Chocolate Lily

Fritillaria affinis

checkered yellow and brown/purple flowers nod downwards from gracefully curving stems.

Plant Description

A stunning native lily with dark checkered flowers that face downward along upright stems. Perennial bulb that produces 1-5 greenish-purple nodding flowers with yellow spots. It is common in moist meadows and open woods. The bulbs are an important first food and also highly sought by wildlife.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Forb
Habitats	Balds Conifer forests Gardens Little Habitats Prairies Residential yards Woodlands
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Moist Nutrient rich soil Well drained
Special Uses	Attracts pollinators and or other beneficial insects Blooms April Blooms May Flowering Flowers blue/purple Flowers yellow Good for shady woodland garden Herbaceous Ornamental Perennial Produces bulbs Produces nectar Produces pollen Produces seeds
Shade Preference	Full sun Part shade
Mature Height	1-3'