Where Can I Buy Chocolate Lilies?

A native to damp woodlands and coastal meadows, chocolate lilies also go by the common names Indian rice or rice lily, or the Latin name Fritillaria. One of the few truly brown flowers, the chocolate lily grows in USDA Hardiness Zones 7 and 14 to 21. It is important to purchase Fritillaria during the fall, as many vendors sell out of the bulb by the end of the season.

Fraser's Thimble Farms

ThimbleFarms.com sells a selection of chocolate lily bulbs and related cultivars. Thimble Farms prefers to ship bulbs in the fall when the plant is dormant, or in early spring if requested.

Holland Bulb Farms

Holland Bulb Farms sells a selection of chocolate lilies with mixes of other similar plants, offering the home gardener a choice of complementary Fritillaria to grow together.

Oak Point Nursery

Oak Point Nursery sells chocolate lily bulbs during the fall when bulbs are dormant. Call [phone] to order or for information on pricing and availability.

Blooming Bulb

Blooming Bulb sells Fritillaria bulbs in combination packages with other similar lilies to show off the flowers in contrast to one another. Deer-resistant cultivars may be available, but only during a limited shipping time in the late fall.

Dave's Garden

Private vendors at DavesGarden.com sell bulbs in the fall through the sales directory on the site. Long Time Alaskan sells chocolate lilies, which thrive in the wet, woody areas along Alaska's coast.

References

• Thinkquest.org Library: Chocolate Lily
• Dave's Garden: Chocolate Lily is a Wildflower Treat
• Long Time Alaskan @ Dave's Garden

Resources

• Holland Bulb Farms
• Oak Point Nursery
• Blooming Bulb