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Bellwort

Uvularia Grandiflora

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Overview

Uvularia grandiflora, commonly known as Bellwort or Large-flowered Bellwort, is a charming woodland perennial reaching 12-18 inches in height. It boasts pendulous, bell-shaped yellow flowers up to 2 inches long in spring. Its lance-shaped leaves clasp the stem, giving a twisted appearance. Preferring partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soils, Bellwort adds a delicate, naturalistic accent to shade gardens. USDA Zones 3-9.

Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater MediumZones 4–9Type Bulb, PerennialClimate Temperate
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — It boasts pendulous, bell-shaped yellow flowers up to 2 inches long in spring; including bees and
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — is a charming herbaceous perennial indigenous to Eastern North AmericaBellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — bulb / perennial with yellow bloomsBellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — These bell-shaped blooms not only offer a subtle aesthetic quality but also attract a variety of pollinators, image 109Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — Preferring partial to full shade and moist; a component of the Colchicaceae familyBellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — commonly known as Bellwort or Large-flowered Bellwort; its lance-shaped leaves clasp the stem, giving a twisted, image 116Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — commonly known as Bellwort or Large-flowered Bellwort; its lance-shaped leaves clasp the stem, giving a twisted, image 93+146

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Mature height
1–1.5 Ft.
Mature width
1–1.5 Ft.

Classification

Type
Bulb, Perennial
Family
Colchicaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — It boasts pendulous, bell-shaped yellow flowers up to 2 inches long in spring; including bees and
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — is a charming herbaceous perennial indigenous to Eastern North America
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — bulb / perennial with yellow blooms
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — These bell-shaped blooms not only offer a subtle aesthetic quality but also attract a variety of pollinators, image 109
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — Preferring partial to full shade and moist; a component of the Colchicaceae family
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — commonly known as Bellwort or Large-flowered Bellwort; its lance-shaped leaves clasp the stem, giving a twisted, image 116
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — commonly known as Bellwort or Large-flowered Bellwort; its lance-shaped leaves clasp the stem, giving a twisted, image 93
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — making it a perfect understory plant for woodland or naturalized garden settings; where its serene flowers and foliage can
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — These bell-shaped blooms not only offer a subtle aesthetic quality but also attract a variety of pollinators; commonly known
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — Preferring partial to full shade and moist; a component of the Colchicaceae family, image 51
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — including bees and butterflies.<br><br>Maintenance for the bellwort is minimal; is a charming herbaceous, image 87
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — also commonly known as large-flowered bellwort or merrybells; bulb / perennial for deep shade or shade, image 122
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — is a charming herbaceous perennial indigenous to Eastern North America; also commonly known as large-flowered, image 54
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — is a charming woodland perennial reaching 12-18 inches in height; exemplifying its adaptability to a range of, image 117
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — is a charming herbaceous perennial indigenous to Eastern North America; also commonly known as large-flowered bellwort or
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — exemplifying its adaptability to a range of temperate conditions; preferring partial to full shade and moist, image 103
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — smooth texture that adds to its visual appeal
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — which are approximately 1 to 2 inches in length; these bell-shaped blooms not only offer a subtle aesthetic, image 108
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — Preferring partial to full shade and moist
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — These bell-shaped blooms not only offer a subtle aesthetic quality but also attract a variety of pollinators, image 63
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — commonly known as Bellwort or Large-flowered Bellwort; its lance-shaped leaves clasp the stem, giving a twisted, image 70
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — exemplifying its adaptability to a range of temperate conditions; preferring partial to full shade and moist, image 126
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — where its serene flowers and foliage can provide a natural; the bellwort produces pendulous, image 65
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — These bell-shaped blooms not only offer a subtle aesthetic quality but also attract a variety of pollinators
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