Sessileleaf Bellwort
(Uvularia sessilifolia)
Sessileleaf Bellwort (Uvularia sessilifolia)
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Shenandoah National Park from Virginia
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Uvularia sessilifolia, commonly known as Sessileleaf Bellwort, is a deciduous perennial herb native to the rich, moist, deciduous forests of eastern and central North America. It typically grows to a height of 2 feet (0.6 meters) and a width of 0.3 feet (0.09 meters), with a loose, open form. The plant features drooping, bell-shaped cream and yellow flowers in the spring, which are subtly showy and blend well with the woodland setting. The flowers give way to three-angled fruits when seed set occurs, though this is not always reliable.
Sessileleaf Bellwort is valued for its naturalistic appearance and is often used in shade gardens, woodland gardens, and native plant gardens for its ease of maintenance and compatibility with other understory species. It thrives under a canopy of trees, mimicking its natural habitat. Gardeners should provide it with dappled shade to part shade, consistently moist soil with good drainage, and a layer of organic mulch to simulate the leaf litter of its native woodland floor. While it is not prone to serious pests or diseases, it can suffer from root rot in overly wet conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Sessileleaf Bellwort is valued for its naturalistic appearance and is often used in shade gardens, woodland gardens, and native plant gardens for its ease of maintenance and compatibility with other understory species. It thrives under a canopy of trees, mimicking its natural habitat. Gardeners should provide it with dappled shade to part shade, consistently moist soil with good drainage, and a layer of organic mulch to simulate the leaf litter of its native woodland floor. While it is not prone to serious pests or diseases, it can suffer from root rot in overly wet conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.3-1.5 feet
- Width: 0.75-0.3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Cream
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium
Common Uses
Bank Stabilization, 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., Rock Garden
Natural Habitat
Rich, moist, deciduous forests
Other Names
Common Names: Sessile Bellwort, Sessile-Leaved Bellwort, Straw-Lily, Wild-Oats, Uvulaire Petites-Fleurs, Uvulaire À Feuilles Sessiles
Scientific Names: , Uvularia sessilifolia, Oakesia sessilifolia, Oakesiella sessilifolia, Uvularia sessilis,
GBIF Accepted Name: Uvularia sessilifolia L.