Foxglove
Digitalis purpurea
Spring
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Fritillaria meleagris
Checkered lily with unique checkerboard patterning. Bell-shaped nodding flowers. Also called snake's head fritillary. Unusual and exotic appearance. Woodland wildflower. Short season makes them precious.
Spring
Temperate
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Stays fresh for 7 to 10 days
when properly cared for
Some species have a musky, fox-like odor - hence the name stink lily
May be overwhelming for fragrance-sensitive individuals
Contains alkaloids that can cause digestive upset and cardiac issues if ingested
The checkered pattern on some species is unique in the plant kingdom
Crown Imperial was a symbol of power in the Ottoman Empire
The name comes from Latin fritillus meaning dice cup, referring to checkered patterns
Some species smell like fox, earning them the name stink lily
Fritillarias are found across the Northern Hemisphere, with the most famous species from Asia Minor. The Crown Imperial was brought from Turkey to Vienna in 1576 and became a status symbol in European gardens. The checkered snakes head fritillary is now rare in its native European meadows.
Paphiopedilum callosum
