Guinea Hen Flower (Fritillaria meleagris)
Zones: 4 to 8
Light: Full Sun / Part Shade
Height: 10″ to 15″
Spread: 3″ to 4″
Bloom Time: Mid-spring
Flower Color: Purple, white
The Guinea Hen Flower (Fritillaria meleagris) has purple or white flowers with a unique checked pattern.
It blooms in mid-spring and is deer- and rodent-resistant.
Planted in the garden, it naturalizes. But it also does well in containers.
Plant the bulbs 5″ deep and 3″ to 4″ apart.
This post was originally published on September 5, 2020 but was updated with new content on June 18, 2022.