Fritillaria imperialis 'Slagzwaard'

From the family, Liliaceae, having common name(s) associated with the genus; Fritillary.

Historic cultivar. Rescued from oblivion by the Hortus Bulborum at Limmen. Flowers brown-red. Stems remarkably fasciate. The Dutch 'zwaard' translates to 'sword'. The resemblance may have been more obvious at a time the sword was part of daily life. Ht. 32-40 inches.

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Catalog Number: F08-3045