Purple Fritillary (Fritillaria atropurpurea)

Family: Liliaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Fritillaria atropurpurea is a BULB growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.1 m (0ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower from April to May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Rich in starch. — Bulb - raw or cooked.; Rather small, it is usually less than 15mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Humus rich damp soils under trees and shrubs in valleys and open woods, also in mountains to near the timberline, at elevations of 1000 - 3200 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)