On a snowy day like today, it's great to look back at the blooms I photographed just a week ago.
Fritillaria meleagris, a spring flowering bulb of the lily family, 12-15" tall. Needs a moist, well drained soil rich in humus. Therefore, not a plant for my garden (these photos were taken at Denver Botanic Gardens)!
I love the checkerboard patterning on the petals--can you see it?
