East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
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Snake's head fritillary, Fritillaria meleagris, always attracts attention. No other members of the Fritillaria genus can match this native wildflower for the bizarre and unmistakable colouring of its bell-shaped flowers. These come in various shades of purple and occasionally white, always with a pronounced checked pattern all over. Plants are extremely hardy and trouble-free, and are ideal for growing in a variety of situations including containers, sunny spring borders and in wildflower meadows or areas of long grass. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Grow Fritillaria meleagris in free-draining soil in light shade. Allow foliage to die down completely after flowering.
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Fritillaria and wildlife
Fritillaria is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
