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James H. Schutte
(Fritillary)
Liliaceae, or the lily family, is a large family of monocots in the order Liliales. There are many taxonomic arguments regarding the number of genera in this species. Many botanists wish to parse out Liliaceae while others prefer to lump many genera within it. Some consistent genera include Erythronium, Lilium, Fritillaria and Tulipa. All members vary widely in geographic distribution, but most exist in the Northern Hemisphere. Habit, appearance and cultural requirements...
Michael Charters, www.calflora.net
(Chocolate Fritillary)
Liliaceae, or the lily family, is a large family of monocots in the order Liliales. There are many taxonomic arguments regarding the number of genera in this species. Many botanists wish to parse out Liliaceae while others prefer to lump many genera within it. Some consistent genera include Erythronium, Lilium, Fritillaria and Tulipa. All members vary widely in geographic distribution, but most exist in the Northern Hemisphere. Habit, appearance and cultural requirements...
James H. Schutte
(Crown Imperial, Imperial Fritillary)
One of the largest and most distinctive fritillarias, crown imperial is a bulbous, spring-flowering perennial. The narrow, twisting, glossy leaves emerge in whorls in early spring and are soon followed by a thick, glossy, rapidly rising flower stalk that produces at its tip a ring of up to eight drooping bell-shaped orange flowers. Above this crown of flowers is a cluster of pointed upright leaf-like bracts, resembling a spiky crest. Native from Turkey to Kashmir and long cultivated (from the 1600s...
James H. Schutte
(Crown Imperial)
One of the largest and most distinctive fritillarias, crown imperial is a bulbous, spring-flowering perennial. The narrow, twisting, glossy leaves emerge in whorls in early spring and are soon followed by a thick, glossy, rapidly rising flower stalk that produces at its tip a ring of up to eight drooping bell-shaped orange flowers. Above this crown of flowers is a cluster of pointed upright leaf-like bracts, resembling a spiky crest. Native from Turkey to Kashmir and long cultivated (from the 1600s...
Ednie Flower Bulb, Inc.
(Aurora Crown Imperial, Crown Imperial)
Offering large showy flowers and exceptional vigor, 'Aurora' is a popular selection of crown imperial, a large and long-cultivated hardy bulb from Turkey and Central Asia. The narrow, twisting, glossy leaves emerge in whorls in early spring and are soon followed by a thick, rapidly rising flower stalk that produces at its tip a ring of up to eight drooping bell-shaped deep-orange flowers with purple veins. Above this crown of flowers is a spiky crest of pointed upright leaf-like bracts. Crown imperial...
Ednie Flower Bulb, Inc.
(Crown Imperial)
One of the largest and most distinctive fritillarias, crown imperial is a bulbous, spring-flowering perennial. The narrow, twisting, glossy leaves emerge in whorls in early spring and are soon followed by a thick, glossy, rapidly rising flower stalk that produces at its tip a ring of up to eight drooping bell-shaped orange flowers. Above this crown of flowers is a cluster of pointed upright leaf-like bracts, resembling a spiky crest. Native from Turkey to Kashmir and long cultivated (from the 1600s...
Jesse Saylor
(Crown Imperial, Lutea Maxima Crown Imperial)
One of the largest and most distinctive fritillarias, crown imperial is a bulbous, spring-flowering perennial. The narrow, twisting, glossy leaves emerge in whorls in early spring and are soon followed by a thick, glossy, rapidly rising flower stalk that produces at its tip a ring of up to eight drooping bell-shaped orange flowers. Above this crown of flowers is a cluster of pointed upright leaf-like bracts, resembling a spiky crest. Native from Turkey to Kashmir and long cultivated (from the 1600s...
Maureen Gilmer
(Crown Imperial, Red Crown Imperial)
One of the reddest-flowered selections of this large, distinctive, spring-flowering bulb, 'Rubra' is also among the most vigorous. The narrow, twisting, glossy leaves emerge in whorls in early spring and are soon followed by a thick, glossy, rapidly rising flower stalk that produces at its tip a ring of up to eight drooping bell-shaped brick-red flowers with purple veins. Above this crown of flowers is a cluster of pointed upright leaf-like bracts, resembling a spiky crest. Native from Turkey to...
James H. Schutte
(Crown Imperial)
One of the largest and most distinctive fritillarias, crown imperial is a bulbous, spring-flowering perennial. The narrow, twisting, glossy leaves emerge in whorls in early spring and are soon followed by a thick, glossy, rapidly rising flower stalk that produces at its tip a ring of up to eight drooping bell-shaped orange flowers. Above this crown of flowers is a cluster of pointed upright leaf-like bracts, resembling a spiky crest. Native from Turkey to Kashmir and long cultivated (from the 1600s...
James H. Schutte
(Crown Imperial)
One of the largest and most distinctive fritillarias, crown imperial is a bulbous, spring-flowering perennial. The narrow, twisting, glossy leaves emerge in whorls in early spring and are soon followed by a thick, glossy, rapidly rising flower stalk that produces at its tip a ring of up to eight drooping bell-shaped orange flowers. Above this crown of flowers is a cluster of pointed upright leaf-like bracts, resembling a spiky crest. Native from Turkey to Kashmir and long cultivated (from the 1600s...
