Scientific Name
Fritillaria imperialis 'Maxima Lutea'
Common Name(s)
Yellow Crown Imperial
Scientific Classification
Family: Liliaceae
Subfamily: Lilioideae
Tribe: Lilieae
Genus: Fritillaria
Origin
Fritillaria imperialis 'Maxima Lutea' is a cultivar of Fritillaria imperialis.
Flower
Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Early summer
Description
Fritillaria imperialis 'Maxima Lutea' is a bulbous perennial that grows up to 5 feet (1.5 m) tall. It bears glossy green lance-shaped leaves at intervals along the stem.
At the top of the stem, the downward-facing bright yellow flowers are topped with a 'crown' of small leaves.
Hardiness
USDA hardiness zone 5a to 8b: from −20 °F (−28.9 °C) to 20 °F (−6.7 °C).
How to Grow and Care
Unusual and hardy, Fritillaria bulbs produce best when planted in moist soil in a sunny to part shade location in the flower bed. Wildflower Fritillaria lilies are an excellent choice for gardeners who want out-of-the-ordinary specimens among more common spring-blooming bulbs.
Growing Fritillaria may reach 4 feet (1.2 m) or more in spring. Use wildflower Fritillarias as specimens, in groupings, or as an addition to a traditional bulb bed.
Be prepared to plant bulbs as soon as they arrive. Plant larger bulbs with the base about 5 inches (12.5 cm) below the soil surface, while smaller Fritillaria bulbs should be planted about 3 inches (7.5 cm) down. Plant bulbs in well-drained soil and keep it moist until the root system is established.
Fritillaria bulbs resist deer, squirrels, and bulb-digging rodents and may help protect other bulbs that are favorites of the critters.
See more at How to Grow and Care for Fritillaria Bulbs.
Links
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