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Perfoliate Bellwort

Uvularia Perfoliata

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Overview

Perfoliate Bellwort (Uvularia perfoliata) is a graceful woodland perennial, standing 12-18 inches tall. Its distinct yellow bell-shaped flowers, about 1 inch long, dangle from forking stems in late spring. This native offers seamless integration in shaded areas and prefers well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Its foliage uniquely appears to be pierced by the stem, creating an eye-catching 'perfoliate' leaf characteristic. Ideal for naturalistic settings and underplanting in a forest garden.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–8
Perfoliate Bellwort (Uvularia Perfoliata) — Perfoliate Bellwort (Uvularia perfoliata) is a graceful woodland perennial, standing 12-18 inches tall
Perfoliate Bellwort (Uvularia Perfoliata) — Its distinct yellow bell-shaped flowers, about 1 inch long, dangle from forking stems in late springPerfoliate Bellwort (Uvularia Perfoliata) — This native offers seamless integration in shaded areas and prefers well-drained soil rich in organic matterPerfoliate Bellwort (Uvularia Perfoliata) — Its foliage uniquely appears to be pierced by the stemPerfoliate Bellwort (Uvularia Perfoliata) — creating an eye-catching 'perfoliate' leaf characteristic

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Colchicaceae

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Perfoliate Bellwort (Uvularia Perfoliata) — Perfoliate Bellwort (Uvularia perfoliata) is a graceful woodland perennial, standing 12-18 inches tall
Perfoliate Bellwort (Uvularia Perfoliata) — Its distinct yellow bell-shaped flowers, about 1 inch long, dangle from forking stems in late spring
Perfoliate Bellwort (Uvularia Perfoliata) — This native offers seamless integration in shaded areas and prefers well-drained soil rich in organic matter
Perfoliate Bellwort (Uvularia Perfoliata) — Its foliage uniquely appears to be pierced by the stem
Perfoliate Bellwort (Uvularia Perfoliata) — creating an eye-catching 'perfoliate' leaf characteristic

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