Himalayan Fritillary

Fritillaria cirrhosa, Liliaceae

Zones

4–7

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Fragrant Solomon's SealPolygonatum odoratum

Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Mouse ThornRuscus hypoglossum

Nurse PlantShade Provision

Large-leaved GentianGentiana macrophylla

Nurse PlantWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Costus RootSaussurea costus

Both are high-altitude plants that compete for limited nutrients in alpine soils, with costus root having more aggressive root systems than Himalayan fritillary.

Uses

Functions

Medicinal Bulb ProductionAlpine Ground CoverEarly Spring Flowers

Medicinal Uses

Cough SuppressionLung Heat ClearingPhlegm DissolutionRespiratory InfectionsAsthma

Common Questions

What zones does Himalayan Fritillary grow in?

Himalayan Fritillary grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 7.

What are good companion plants for Himalayan Fritillary?

Good companions for Himalayan Fritillary include Fragrant Solomon's Seal, Mouse Thorn, Large-leaved Gentian.

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