Fritillaria Michailovskyi

Leaves are lance-shaped, glossy, and appear at intervals along the stem. Are members of the lily family and grow to a height of about three feet. Mark the location of the bulbs to avoid any damage when digging or raking.

They're a fine source of gardening fodder in the long term. Even if they can't be planted outdoors where you live, they can always be over-wintered in a fridge drawer. Their success in over-wintering the ravages of a non-greenhouse environment can vary,...

Vines that stem out and detract from the shape can be pinched off, but over pinching will limit new growth and bloom.Yellow bell flowers are considered hardy in USDA zones 9 through 11.

The inflorescence can reach 6 feet tall and 3 feet wide. At first the flowers have a slightly sweet smell that then turns to a more skunk-like smell as they age. These are a favorite for native plant water gardens in the Pacific Northwest.Crown Imperials...

They turned out to be rue anemone, in the buttercup family. They also need frequent reminders that the other people sharing the trail would prefer to hear birds and the breeze through the trees, rather than the wild sounds our little hooligans were making!...