HI Meg here is some imformation i found for you ok.heres a link on Fritillaria Imperialis bulbs.
http://www.crescentbloom.com/Plants/Specimen/FO/Fritillaria%20imperialis.htm

Adverse factors
Common pests Poisonous parts Poisonous indications Internal poison no Dermatologic poison no Livestock poison no Mechanical injury no Hay fever pollen Hay fever season Adverse qualities

Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties expectorant galactagogue Medicinal parts Bulbs Has medicinal uses yes Do not self-administer yes Do no use if pregnant no Legally restricted no Toxicity precautions It is very toxic Medicinal notes Fritillaria imperialis is thought to have beneficial uses as either an expectorant or a galactagogue. Crown imperial is only to be administered with proper professional knowledge. Herbal remedies are only prepared from the bulbs. It is very toxic.

hope this helps answer your question.your friend in gardening.mike57

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I just got a Crown Imperial bulb in the mail from Bonnie (ServantsHeart2003) yesterday! When I opened the package, it smelled like SKUNK! (Whew! How can something so beautiful smell so foul?!! If I were a mole or a deer, I wouldn't eat it, either!)

Is this sensitive to cold, or can I put it in the ground now? I don't bring up my Gladiolas or Lillies in the winter here, cuz the ground doesn't freeze... will this plant go by the same "rules"?

Thanx Bonnie! I hope my brown thumb can keep something this special alive! (I think I'll plant it over in Carlyville, after I get the house built!)

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Crowns are GREAT! Plant them about 7-8 inches deep. I call them the "plant from Mars", they NEVER fail to stop people who see them. They look like they're not from Earth!

Tom

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I got my 6 crowns planted in a 20 gallon container.When the cold front arrived I could smell them.I can't wait to see them grow.I have no idea what else as a ground cover to grow with them.

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I have 2 red....2 orange...2 yellowAnd I learned is a verigated one thats yellow.if these ppreform well....I'll get the verigated.

someone suggested a assylum its yellow they said they thought was golden assylum...anyone seen or grown this?

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