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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 120 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4 deep, keep moist

Native to: Canada, Canada: British Columbia, Japan, Russia: Kamchatka, Russian Federation, United States, USA: AK

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Fritillaria camschatcensisFritillaria camschatcensis

Chocolate Lily, Kamchatka Fritillary, Rice Root

In Stock: 0.098 lb (Total:0.098lb)

Fritillaria camschatcensis

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0.1 lb AK

Details

Germination:

76%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

213,840

Quantity:

0.1 lb

Collected in:

Alaska
South East Alaska

Crop year:

2024

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1835618

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 120 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4 deep, keep moist

Native to: Canada, Canada: British Columbia, Japan, Russia: Kamchatka, Russian Federation, United States, USA: AK

Native

Introduced

Discover the striking beauty of Fritillaria camschatcensis, known as Chocolate Lily, Kamchatka Fritillary, or Rice Root. This unique perennial native to coastal areas from Japan to North America is celebrated for its captivating appearance and historical significance. Thriving in moist tide flats, meadows, and rocky beaches from lowland to subalpine zones, Chocolate Lily showcases its adaptability. Its dark, nodding blooms, ranging from deep blackish-purple to chocolate brown, sometimes streaked with yellow, adorn gardens with a showy elegance from spring to midsummer. Despite its somewhat pungent aroma, which attracts pollinating flies, this member of the lily family enchants with its aesthetic appeal and rich glossy green foliage arranged in graceful whorls.

Ideal for shaded, humus-rich settings, Chocolate Lily flourishes in moist, well-drained soils, promising vibrant garden displays. In the State of Washington, it's recognized as a sensitive species, adding to its allure for avid gardeners. Deer and rabbit resistant, it spreads gracefully without being invasive. Plant it in the fall for a captivating spring spectacle, and experience a piece of history and nature's splendor in your own garden.