Quick answer: Checker lily (Fritillaria affinis) is native to 3 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seeds, verified 15 Sep 2026.
Where it's native
Listed in the register as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Not recorded in the wildflower.org profile |
|---|---|
| Water | Not recorded in the wildflower.org profile |
| Soil | grassy or brushy flats and slopes, or open woods |
| Bloom | Feb-Jun |
| Height | Up to 4 ft |
| Wildlife value | wildlife use not specified |
Toxicity
bulbs mildly toxic if consumed raw (alkaloids), traditionally cooked before eating
Buying it
Wild species
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seeds via Amazon · listing verified 15 Sep 2026
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