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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

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) — Preferring partial to full shade and moist; a component of the Colchicaceae family, image 74

Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — The bellwort flourishes in dappled shade, image 104

Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — Preferring partial to full shade and moist; a component of the Colchicaceae family, image 120

Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — smooth texture that adds to its visual appeal; it boasts pendulous, bell-shaped yellow flowers up to 2 inches, image 60

Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — yellow flowers in the garden; naturalistic accent to shade gardens, image 113

Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — bulb / perennial with yellow blooms; making it a perfect understory plant for woodland or naturalized garden, image 68

Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — bulb / perennial for deep shade or shade; woodland aesthetic for the client to enjoy, image 115

Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — These bell-shaped blooms not only offer a subtle aesthetic quality but also attract a variety of pollinators, image 86

Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9; yellow flowers in the garden, image 102

Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — bulb / perennial for deep shade or shade; woodland aesthetic for the client to enjoy

Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — Its lance-shaped leaves clasp the stem, giving a twisted appearance

Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — The bellwort flourishes in dappled shade, image 58

Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — is a charming herbaceous perennial indigenous to Eastern North America; also commonly known as large-flowered, image 123

Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — which are approximately 1 to 2 inches in length; these bell-shaped blooms not only offer a subtle aesthetic, image 62

Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — These bell-shaped blooms not only offer a subtle aesthetic quality but also attract a variety of pollinators, image 132

Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — A component of the Colchicaceae family; smooth texture that adds to its visual appeal, image 78

Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — is a charming woodland perennial reaching 12-18 inches in height; exemplifying its adaptability to a range of temperate

Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — which are approximately 1 to 2 inches in length; these bell-shaped blooms not only offer a subtle aesthetic, image 131

Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9; yellow flowers in the garden

Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — including bees and butterflies.<br><br>Maintenance for the bellwort is minimal; is a charming herbaceous, image 110

Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — naturalistic accent to shade gardens; which are approximately 1 to 2 inches in length, image 52

Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — woodland aesthetic for the client to enjoy

Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — The bellwort flourishes in dappled shade, image 81

Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — where its serene flowers and foliage can provide a natural; the bellwort produces pendulous, image 111

Photographs by 14 contributors

Jay Sturner from USA, CC BY 2.0 · source
Doug McGrady from Warwick, RI, USA, CC BY 2.0 · source
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peganum from Henfield, England, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Salicyna, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Fritzflohrreynolds, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
DouglasGoldman, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
J M, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
sonnia hill, CC BY 2.0 · source
David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Joshua Mayer from Madison, WI, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Jessica, CC BY 4.0 · source

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