Checker Lily | Fritillaria affinis

A cluster of unique bell-shaped flowers in shades of purple and brown, surrounded by vibrant green foliage and colorful blooms.
A cluster of colorful flowers with purple and yellow petals, displaying a unique shape, against a green background.
The image features delicate white flowers with elegant petals and long green leaves, set against a blurred natural background.
The image shows a cluster of exotic, bell-shaped flowers with yellow and purple patterns, surrounded by green foliage.
A cluster of unique bell-shaped flowers in shades of purple and brown, surrounded by vibrant green foliage and colorful blooms.
A cluster of colorful flowers with purple and yellow petals, displaying a unique shape, against a green background.
The image features delicate white flowers with elegant petals and long green leaves, set against a blurred natural background.
The image shows a cluster of exotic, bell-shaped flowers with yellow and purple patterns, surrounded by green foliage.

A FALL BULB AND SEED SALE ITEM

Leafy stalks reach 2-4 feet in height with 1-12 pendant, six-petaled flowers, dappled in colors from green and brown to yellow and purple. Also known as chocolate lily.

Plant Details

Habitats Oak Woodland, Upland Prairie and Savanna, Mixed Hardwood-Conifer Forest or Woodland
Habitat Notes Plant bulb on its side to prevent rot.
Phenology Perennial; flowering April-July
Mature Height 1 - 4 ft.
Shade Preference Full sun, part shade
Soil Tolerance Prefers drier, well-drained soils, rocky soils, and can survie in a xeric garden.
Special Uses Attracts showy insects. Plants may go dormant for 1-2 years following blooming. To ensure good flowering, plant a colony of bulbs.