Checkered Lily

Other names

Snake'S Head, Guinea Hen Tulip, Guinea Hen Flower

Growth habit

Geophyte

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Native distribution

Norway & England Through Middle Europe to the Caucasus

Location

Groundcover Collection

Source of plant

Brent & Becky's Bulbs, Van Bourgondien, John Scheepers Inc.

Description

Bulbous perennial that is native to river flood plains in Europe where it is frequently seen growing in large colonies. Plants are somewhat dainty in appearance, featuring solitary (less frequently 2-3), drooping, 2 long, bell-shaped flowers which are checkered and veined with reddish-brown, purple, white and gray atop slender stems growing to 15 tall. Blooms in April. Linear, lance-shaped, grass-like green leaves are widely-spaced on the stems.

USDA Hardiness Zone

6