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Chocolate Lily Seeds

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Chocolate Lily (Fritillaria biflora) is a captivating perennial known for its rich, deep brownish-purple flowers that emit a chocolate-like scent. Its striking and unique blooms, along with its distinct fragrance, make it a special addition to any garden, particularly in shaded or woodland areas. This charming lily adds an intriguing, exotic touch with its beautiful, nodding flowers and easy-to-grow nature.

 

Features:

Unique Fragrance: The Chocolate Lily is renowned for its subtle chocolate scent, which adds an unexpected aromatic experience to your garden.

Exotic Brownish-Purple Blooms: Its distinctive flowers range from deep purple to brown, making it an eye-catching feature in the garden. The blooms appear in nodding clusters, enhancing the plant’s exotic appeal.

Low Maintenance: This perennial is easy to care for and requires minimal maintenance while providing long-lasting beauty year after year.

Shade Tolerant: Ideal for planting in partially shaded or woodland garden areas where most other lilies might not thrive.

Pollinator-Friendly: The delicate blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, enhancing the biodiversity of your garden.

Drought-Resistant: Once established, the plant is fairly drought-tolerant, making it suitable for low-maintenance gardens.

 

Specifications:

Plant Type: Perennial

Flower Color: Brownish-purple with a chocolate-like fragrance

Height: 12-18 inches (30-45 cm)

Spread: 6-8 inches (15-20 cm)

Sunlight Requirement: Partial shade to full shade

Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile, slightly alkaline to neutral soil

Season: Blooms in late spring to early summer

Hardiness: USDA Zones 4-8

Planting Depth: Plant bulbs 3-4 inches (7-10 cm) deep

Spacing: Space plants 6-8 inches (15-20 cm) apart

Uses: Perfect for woodland gardens, shaded garden borders, or as an unusual addition to bulb collections.

 

Growing Tips:

Planting: Plant Chocolate Lily bulbs in the fall, ensuring they are placed 3-4 inches (7-10 cm) deep in well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil. The plant prefers soil with organic matter for added moisture retention.

Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially when the plant is actively growing. Chocolate Lily is somewhat drought-tolerant once established, but regular watering helps in its initial stages.

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Non-GMO

Dharaseeds are Non-GMO and free from genetically modified organisms.

High Germination Rate

Tested for high viability to ensure successful sprouting.

Heirloom Variety

Open-pollinated seeds preserved for quality and authenticity.

Chemical-Free

Free from synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and additives.

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