We bought this fritillaria as F. assyriaca, but have since found out that is F. uva-vulpis. Native to parts of Iraq/Iran and Turkey, this spring blooming fritillaria has performed very well for us in the western woodland walk. It emerges and flowers (April/May) before the deciduous trees leaf out and turn this part of the garden into a shadier place. Since we planted bulbs three years ago, they have slowly but steadily multiplied in numbers. Quiet and beautiful, this bulb grows between 12 to 14 inches high, on average. The stems are sturdy and do not flop, a plus in a lower maintenance garden