Guinea Hen Flower (Fritillaria meleagris)

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Zones: 4 to 8
Light: Full Sun / Part Shade
Height: 10″ to 15″
Spread: 3″ to 4″
Bloom Time: Mid-spring
Flower Color: Purple, white

The Guinea Hen Flower (Fritillaria meleagris) has purple or white flowers with a unique checked pattern.

It blooms in mid-spring and is deer- and rodent-resistant.

Planted in the garden, it naturalizes. But it also does well in containers.

Plant the bulbs 5″ deep and 3″ to 4″ apart.

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This post was originally published on September 5, 2020 but was updated with new content on June 2, 2022.