Fritillaria imperialis 'Rubra Maxima', Crown Imperial Size:3 qt square Deciduous with rubbery-looking "trunklets

Deciduous with rubbery-looking "trunklets

The cone-like fruits contain bright red seeds

Common name somewhat misleading as it grows as a shrub without extensive pruning

very slow-growing dwarf tree

Fritillaria imperialis 'Rubra Maxima', Crown Imperial Size:3 qt square Deciduous with rubbery-looking "trunkletsRegal, slightly burnt orange red 3 inch bells cluster atop dark, 3 4 foot stems. One of the most impressive hardy bulbs a gardener can be pleased to grow and deer resistant. Large, exotic flowers bloom in Oregon's early spring only because it is native to the higher elevation meadows of the Himalayas: Afganistan, Pakistan, Kashmir, and Northern India. Really, it doesn't care about national boundaries. A meadow full is a sight to behold! Actual size