Snakes Head Fritillary -fritillaria meleagris is a very desirable wetland Wildflower that has sadly become very rare in the wild large largely as a result of habitat loss and the draining of water meadows. The nodding bell shaped flowers are chequered purple, occasionally white and appear in April. Snakes Head Fritillaries make a wonderful garden plant where they can be included in a spring meadow or around the edge of a pod or bog garden. Although cultivated varieties are available, the Native British species fritillaria meleagris can work just as well giving a more natural effect. Snakes Head Fritillary flowers are very attractive to many insects including bees, and plants will tolerate some sun or semi- shade. Snakes Head Fritillary bulbs will establish best on very moist soils that don’t dry out and it is possible to introduce and establish bulbs in short grass