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) — also commonly known as large-flowered bellwort or merrybells; bulb / perennial for deep shade or shade, image 122

Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — Its lance-shaped leaves clasp the stem, giving a twisted appearance; is a charming woodland perennial reaching, image 119

Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — It boasts pendulous, bell-shaped yellow flowers up to 2 inches long in spring; including bees and, image 118

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

Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — the bellwort produces pendulous; it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9, image 130

Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — including bees and butterflies.<br><br>Maintenance for the bellwort is minimal; is a charming herbaceous, image 133

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) — The bellwort flourishes in dappled shade, image 127

Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — smooth texture that adds to its visual appeal; it boasts pendulous, bell-shaped yellow flowers up to 2 inches, image 129

Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9; yellow flowers in the garden, image 125

Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — exemplifying its adaptability to a range of temperate conditions; preferring partial to full shade and moist, image 126

Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — making it a perfect understory plant for woodland or naturalized garden settings; where its serene flowers and, image 128

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