Checker Lily | Fritillaria affinis - Benton Soil And Water Conservation District

Checker Lily | Fritillaria affinis

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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.

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A lush forest scene with tall oak trees, green leaves, moss, and undergrowth, under a clear blue sky.

Oak Woodland

Oregon White Oaks dominate these woodlands and may support an open to moderately shrubby understory. Over thirty percent of the canopy shades the ground, but still filter light allowing oak seedling…

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Upland Prairie and Savanna

Upland prairies or open grasslands are among the most threatened ecosystems in Oregon. Historically, they occurred across the Willamette Valley and are vegetated by perennial grasses and annual or…

A dense forest with tall trees and lush green undergrowth.

Mixed Hardwood-Conifer Forest or Woodland

Mixed hardwoods and conifers characterize this habitat which is widespread in western Oregon in the medium elevations of the hills of the Coast Range. Precipitation is higher in this habitat than in…

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