When Fritillaria
biflora is found it is always a special occasion. The Chocolate Lily
grows in heavy soils in the middle elevations of the Coast Ranges. I
have often found it when there are serpentine outcrops. In order to
grow Chocolate Lilies successfully plants will require an area outside the
irrigated landscape. A summer drying period is critical.
Fritillaria biflora can be found in bloom in the early Spring. By
May the flowers are usually dried out.
Other Chocolate
Plants: Chocolate Vine, Chocolate
Cosmos
High Resolution
Images of the Chocolate Lily are available.
