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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 4–9Climate Temperate
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — naturalistic accent to shade gardens

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

Family
Colchicaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — Preferring partial to full shade and moist; a component of the Colchicaceae family
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — is a charming herbaceous perennial indigenous to Eastern North America; also commonly known as large-flowered bellwort or
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — commonly known as Bellwort or Large-flowered Bellwort; its lance-shaped leaves clasp the stem, giving a twisted appearance
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) — It boasts pendulous, bell-shaped yellow flowers up to 2 inches long in spring; including bees and
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — Its lance-shaped leaves clasp the stem, giving a twisted appearance; is a charming woodland perennial reaching 12-18 inches
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — also commonly known as large-flowered bellwort or merrybells; bulb / perennial for deep shade or shade
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — the bellwort produces pendulous; it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9
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) — making it a perfect understory plant for woodland or naturalized garden settings; where its serene flowers and foliage can
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — smooth texture that adds to its visual appeal; it boasts pendulous, bell-shaped yellow flowers up to 2 inches long in spring
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — which are approximately 1 to 2 inches in length; these bell-shaped blooms not only offer a subtle aesthetic quality but also
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — The bellwort flourishes in dappled shade, image 35
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9; yellow flowers in the garden
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — A component of the Colchicaceae family; smooth texture that adds to its visual appeal
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — exemplifying its adaptability to a range of temperate conditions; preferring partial to full shade and moist
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — bulb / perennial with yellow blooms; making it a perfect understory plant for woodland or naturalized garden settings
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — commonly known as Bellwort or Large-flowered Bellwort; its lance-shaped leaves clasp the stem, giving a twisted, image 47
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — including bees and butterflies.<br><br>Maintenance for the bellwort is minimal; is a charming herbaceous perennial indigenous
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — where its serene flowers and foliage can provide a natural; the bellwort produces pendulous
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — woodland aesthetic for the client to enjoy; bulb / perennial with yellow blooms
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — yellow flowers in the garden; naturalistic accent to shade gardens
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — bulb / perennial for deep shade or shade; woodland aesthetic for the client to enjoy
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — is a charming woodland perennial reaching 12-18 inches in height; exemplifying its adaptability to a range of, image 48

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