Yellow Crown Imperial

Clusters of lemon yellow, bell-shaped flowers opening atop 3-4' flower spikes create an exotic look in the mid spring garden. The flowers hang below a tuft of foliage. Fritillaria imperialis lutea 'Maxima' (Yellow Crown), also called crown imperial, attracts pollinators when it bloom s in the spring. It also emits an odor that repels deer and squirrels. Frillaria imperialis grows best in full sun to partial shade and in well-drained soil. For an impressive look, plant in clumps in the back border. It can also be planted in containers.