Fragrant Fritillary (Fritillaria liliacea) is in the lily family family (Liliaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 1,126 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in March.
Nationally it blooms mainly from March to March, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
Conservation status (iNaturalist): G2.
When to photograph Fragrant Fritillary: observations by month (U.S.)
About Fragrant Fritillary
Fritillaria liliacea, commonly known as fragrant fritillary, is a threatened perennial herb in the lily family . It is native to the region surrounding San Francisco Bay in California.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Fragrant Fritillary by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1,126 | March | Mar–Mar |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (lily family)
Yellow Trout Lily
Checker Lily
White Globe Lily
Leichtlin's Mariposa Lily
Yellow Mariposa Lily
White Fawnlily
Tolmie's pussy ears
Gunnison's Mariposa Lily
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Fragrant Fritillary?
Nationally, March has the most observations, with the main season from March to March.
Where is Fragrant Fritillary most often seen?
The most observations come from California.