fritillaria meleagris (snakeshead)
Fritillaria Meleagris or Snakes Head Fritillaria thrive in grass areas and woodland settings and feature in many a landscaping project.
This species has alternate, sharply pointed, grey-green, linear leaves, 6-13cm (2.5-5in) long.
The flowers, produced in spring, usually solitary but sometimes paired, are pendant, square-shouldered bell shaped, up to 4.5cm (1.75in) long and white, purple or pinkish-purple with characteristic checked markings.
