From
the family,
Liliaceae, having common name(s) associated with the genus; Fritillary.
Japanese grown nursery stock. Originally from North Japan, Hokkaido, where it grows in cool, wet meadows and marshes in black, peaty soil in between sedges and grasses. Flowers deep purple, nearly black with a penetrant odor. Tepals about 1 inch. Stoloniferous. Ht. 4-10 inches. ---This item is now only offered as a fall 2009 Pre-Order or Wish Order ---
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