Yellow Bell
Fritillaria pudica
zones 2-5
50 seeds
Yellow Bell is a small perennial plant found in the sagebrush country in the western United States and Canada. It is a member of the lily family, or Liliaceae. The common name “Yellow Bell” comes from the bell-shaped, yellow flower. It may be found in dryish, loose soil. It is among the first plants to flower after the snow melts, but the flower does not last very long; as the petals age, they turn a brick-red color and begin to curl outward. During his historic journey, Meriwether Lewis collected a specimen while passing through Idaho in 1806.
The most reliable method of stored seed propagation is chilling the seeds in the refrigerator. Chill protected seeds for 3-6 weeks prior to planting. Place seeds in a ziplock sandwich bag and include some damp perlite to provide moisture.
After chilling, plant the seeds in peat pots. If there is a building, basement or cold room where temperatures will remain between 40-50 F, plant them in moist soil and chill them there for 2 weeks.
After germination, when seedlings in peat pots have two sets of true leaves, they may be moved into the garden or a permanent container. The seedlings can be transplanted outdoors when the danger of frost has passed.
Fritillaria pudica
zones 2-5
50 seeds
Yellow Bell is a small perennial plant found in the sagebrush country in the western United States and Canada. It is a member of the lily family, or Liliaceae. The common name “Yellow Bell” comes from the bell-shaped, yellow flower. It may be found in dryish, loose soil. It is among the first plants to flower after the snow melts, but the flower does not last very long; as the petals age, they turn a brick-red color and begin to curl outward. During his historic journey, Meriwether Lewis collected a specimen while passing through Idaho in 1806.
The most reliable method of stored seed propagation is chilling the seeds in the refrigerator. Chill protected seeds for 3-6 weeks prior to planting. Place seeds in a ziplock sandwich bag and include some damp perlite to provide moisture.
After chilling, plant the seeds in peat pots. If there is a building, basement or cold room where temperatures will remain between 40-50 F, plant them in moist soil and chill them there for 2 weeks.
After germination, when seedlings in peat pots have two sets of true leaves, they may be moved into the garden or a permanent container. The seedlings can be transplanted outdoors when the danger of frost has passed.
Fritillaria pudica
zones 2-5
50 seeds
Yellow Bell is a small perennial plant found in the sagebrush country in the western United States and Canada. It is a member of the lily family, or Liliaceae. The common name “Yellow Bell” comes from the bell-shaped, yellow flower. It may be found in dryish, loose soil. It is among the first plants to flower after the snow melts, but the flower does not last very long; as the petals age, they turn a brick-red color and begin to curl outward. During his historic journey, Meriwether Lewis collected a specimen while passing through Idaho in 1806.
The most reliable method of stored seed propagation is chilling the seeds in the refrigerator. Chill protected seeds for 3-6 weeks prior to planting. Place seeds in a ziplock sandwich bag and include some damp perlite to provide moisture.
After chilling, plant the seeds in peat pots. If there is a building, basement or cold room where temperatures will remain between 40-50 F, plant them in moist soil and chill them there for 2 weeks.
After germination, when seedlings in peat pots have two sets of true leaves, they may be moved into the garden or a permanent container. The seedlings can be transplanted outdoors when the danger of frost has passed.