Plant Description
Fritillaria affinis
This bulbous perennial with brownish-purple flowers on slender, erect stems will grow around 4 feet tall. The Chocolate Lily prefers well-drained soils with sunlight, but will do fine in a dry summer. Also known as Checker Lily.
chocolate lily
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
| Characteristic | Plant Information |
|---|---|
| Height | Up to 3 ft, but usually around 1.5 feet |
| Growth Rate | 3-5 years to maturity |
| Life Span | Perennial |
| Moisture Use | Consistent moderate water |
| Drought Tolerance | Highly tolerant after flowering |
| Deer Browse | Not preferred |
| Wildlife Value | Good for pollinators and beneficial insects |
| Resprout Ability | No |
| Hardiness | USDA Zones 4-8 |
| Bloom Time | March-June; may take up to 5 years to bloom if started from seed |
| Bloom Color | Purpley-brown, can include greenish-white in the “checker” pattern |
| Habitat Type | Woodlands |
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
| Classification | Scientific Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Clade | Angiosperms |
| Clade | Monocots |
| Order | Liliales |
| Family | Lilioideae |
| Genus | Fritillaria |
| Species | F. affinis |
