This large bulb has striking orange flowers borne on long lily-like flowers in spring. It is best placed on its side when planted to prevent rotting and then left undisturbed.
Latin Name
Fritillaria imperialis 'Rubra Maxima'
Family
Liliaceae
Also Known As
Kaiser's Crown
Type of Plant
Bulbs
Bloom Season
May
Seasons
Spring
Specifications
Max Height: 3'
Max Spread: 1.5'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Part Sun
Tolerances
Toxicity
Do not ingest
Colors
Native Range
Western Asia to Himalayas
History
William Faris, an Annapolis clock maker and gardener, records the crown imperial on his 1790s list of flowers grown in his garden.
Other Details
Grown by Washington
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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