Uvularia grandiflora (Bellwort)
Bellwort, Cornflower, Large-Flowered Bellwort, Merry Bells, Throat Root, Wood Daffodil, Great Merrybells
Uvularia grandiflora (Bellwort) is an upright, clump-forming perennial boasting arching stems clothed with bright green, lanceolate leaves and clusters of nodding, narrowly bell-shaped pale yellow flowers, 1.5 in. long (4 cm). Blooming in mid to late spring, the flowers are twisted in bud and slightly so in flower. They give way to a three-lobed fruit which rests on the leaves through the summer. Uvularia grandiflora spreads by rhizomes, thriving in moist, shady areas. A graceful and subtle woodland plant. Plant in mass under trees or along wood margins.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society for its outstanding merits.
- Grows up to 18-24 in. tall (45-60 cm) and 12-18 in. wide (30-45 cm).
- Thrives in part shade or full shade in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soils. Tolerates drought and dry soils.
- Great candidate for borders, cottage gardens, woodland gardens, naturalized areas.
- Propagate by seed in pots in a cold frame as soon as seed is ripe. Propagate by division in early spring.
- Native to eastern and central North America.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 7 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" (45cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Midwest, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Northeast, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Southeast, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Southwest, Oklahoma |
Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 7 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" (45cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Midwest, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Northeast, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Southeast, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Southwest, Oklahoma |
Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |