The Orange Crown Imperial, Fritillaria 'Aurora', is a stately royal beauty that is imposing and impressive in the garden. Brilliantly colored bell-shaped pendant flowers are beneath crowns of upright green leaves. Plant in clumps, in a rich, well-drained sunny area. The odor scares away mice, moles and other rodents.Plant Fritillaria immediately after acquiring the bulbs. Fritillaria prefers to be kept in the ground, and after flowering and complete drying of the leaves, the stems should be cut off just above the ground. Mark the location of the bulbs to avoid any damage when digging or raking. This plant has a 3 week bloom period beginning in late spring. Fritillaria are used in borders, containers, and as a specimen plant. They are deer, rabbit, and squirrel resistant. The plant is found in such locations as Turkey, Iran and Afghanistan.