Perfoliate Bellwort
(Uvularia perfoliata)
Perfoliate Bellwort (Uvularia perfoliata)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Uvularia perfoliata, commonly known as Perfoliate Bellwort, is a perennial herb native to rich, moist deciduous forests and wooded slopes in the eastern United States and Canada. It typically grows 15 to 50 centimeters tall with a smooth, slender, and forked stem above the middle. Each stem bears a single, nodding, pale yellow flower in the spring, with six 2 to 3.5 centimeter long tepals that are granular on the inside, giving it a unique texture. The flowers are somewhat showy due to their size and delicate appearance.
Perfoliate Bellwort is valued for its subtle beauty and its ability to thrive in shaded woodland gardens, where it adds a touch of brightness in the spring. It is often used in naturalized areas, shade gardens, and native plant gardens. This plant prefers part shade to full shade conditions and consistently moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. While it is not drought-tolerant, it can adapt to drier conditions once established. It is relatively low-maintenance, but gardeners should be aware that it can be slow to establish and may not compete well with more aggressive plants.CC BY-SA 4.0
Perfoliate Bellwort is valued for its subtle beauty and its ability to thrive in shaded woodland gardens, where it adds a touch of brightness in the spring. It is often used in naturalized areas, shade gardens, and native plant gardens. This plant prefers part shade to full shade conditions and consistently moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. While it is not drought-tolerant, it can adapt to drier conditions once established. It is relatively low-maintenance, but gardeners should be aware that it can be slow to establish and may not compete well with more aggressive plants.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1.5-2 feet
- Width: 1-1.5 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Border Plant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Rich, moist deciduous forests and wooded slopes
Other Names
Common Names: Straw-Bell, Uvulaire Perfoliée, Liten Guldrams
Scientific Names: , Uvularia perfoliata, Uvularia pudica, Uvularia caroliniana, Uvularia flava, Anonymos pudica, Anonymos pudica publ, Erythronium americanum f. carolinianum, Erythronium carolinianum, Uvularia perfoliata var. major
GBIF Accepted Name: Uvularia perfoliata L.