Large Flowered Bellwort
Uvularia grandiflora
Overview
Large Flowered Bellwort (Uvalaria grandiflora) is a charming perennial native to Eastern North America, thriving in partly-shaded woodland gardens. Distinguished by its drooping, yellow bell-shaped blossoms, each flower spans up to 2 inches across. Lush foliage on stems reaching 1-2 ft high adds texture. Prefers moist, well-drained soil with rich organic content. Blooms in mid-spring, attracting pollinators and adding a soft, naturalistic element to landscapes. Hardy in Zones 4-9.
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Extra in Summer, Medium
- USDA zones
- 4–9
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 1.5–2 Ft.
- Mature width
- 1–1.5 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Bulb, Perennial
- Family
- Colchicaceae
- Climate
- Subtropical
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