Fritillaria (Fritillaries)
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Fritillaria species, including the snake’s head fritillary (F. meleagris), provide early spring nectar for bumblebees (Bombus terrestris) and solitary bees (Andrena spp.), their checkered flowers acting as visual guides for pollinators. The UK-native F. meleagris thrives in damp meadows, supporting rare moths like the Polymixis lichenea larvae. Crown imperials (F. imperialis) repel voles with their scent, protecting nearby bulbs. Planted in drifts under deciduous trees or in wildflower lawns, fritillaries naturalise beautifully, offering pollen and shelter for ground beetles, a perfect bridge between ornamental gardening and ecosystem restoration.
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