5 Seeds Fritillaria affinis Checker Lily Native Flower Bulb Plant

Fritillaria affinis, commonly called checker lily, is a native perennial wildflower known for its nodding, bell-shaped blooms patterned with purple and greenish-yellow mottling. This woodland plant emerges from a small bulb in spring and offers an unusual, naturalistic look suited to shade gardens, rock gardens, and meadow-style plantings.

The flowers are primarily ornamental and appear in small clusters atop slender stems, adding subtle color and texture beneath deciduous trees and shrubs. It grows well in sites that receive cool, moist conditions during its active season and drier soil during dormancy. The mottled blossoms and delicate form make it a distinctive choice for native plant collections and informal landscapes.
Species: Fritillaria affinis
Type: Perennial bulb
Plant Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Partial shade to light shade
Soil: Well-drained, humus-rich
Zones: 4 to 9
Germination: Seeds benefit from cool-moist stratification
Sowing: Surface sow and lightly cover with fine soil
Spacing: 6 to 12 inches
Notes: Plant in a site that mirrors its native woodland conditions