Fragrant Fritillary
Fritillaria liliacea
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
low
Size
4"–24" H × 2"–6" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May
Native to
CA, OR
Pollinators
bees, beetles
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Fritillaria liliacea is a delicate native bulb that produces nodding bell-shaped flowers in spring. This compact plant grows from a small bulb and goes dormant in summer, making it ideal for naturalizing in woodland gardens or rock gardens.
In an HOA neighborhood
Fragrant Fritillary takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Goes completely dormant and disappears in summer
- Very small and can look sparse in formal settings
- May appear weedy or unkempt to conventional gardeners
Wildlife value
The spring flowers provide nectar for native bees and beetles during their active season. As an early bloomer, it offers important food sources when few other plants are flowering.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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