Fritillary or Snake's Head Wildflower Seed
Fritillary or Snake's Head Wildflower Seed, also known as Drooping-tulip and Turkey-eggs, is a member of the Liliaceae family. Found throughout Europe, it is now very rare in Britain and confined virtually to moist meadows in nature reserves in the southern part of England.
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Fritillary or Snake's Head Wildflower Seed, also known as Drooping-tulip and Turkey-eggs, is a member of the Liliaceae family. Found throughout Europe, it is now very rare in Britain and confined virtually to moist meadows in nature reserves in the southern part of England.
Latin Name
- Fritillaria meleagris
Life Cycle
- Perennial
Flowering Time
- April to May
Fritillary or Snake's Head Wildflower Seed Max Flowering Height
- 30cm
Fritillary or Snake's Head Wildflower Seed Approx Sowing Rate
- 2.5kg/acre
Wildflower Site Preparation
The site should be weed free. Annual weeds should be controlled by mechanical means or by the use of contact based herbicide. Perennial weeds, for example docks thistle, nettles and couch grass can be dealt with using a translocated herbicide such as Round-Up. Cultivate to achieve a fine seed bed, sow seed mix and then roll to ensure firmness. The best results are obtained when there is good contact between the soil and the seeds.
Sowing Times
Sowing can best be achieved by mixing the seed with dry sand, dry sifted topsoil or sawdust and evenly broadcast. It is important that the seed is in contact with moisture in the soil so the seedbed should be lightly raked and then rolled.
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