Large-Flowered Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora)

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Features and Characteristics

Uvularia grandiflora is a Missouri native wildflower. It is a clump-forming, erect plant that grows to 2′ tall and features 5″ long, pendulous, somewhat bell-shaped, yellow flowers with six, partially twisted tepals (petal and sepal look-alikes) and lance-shaped, perfoliate (leaf base encircles the stem), partially twisted, bright green leaves. Plant has overall droopy appearance. Occurs in the wild typically in rich woodlands, on wooded slopes and in alluvial valleys.

Genus name comes from the anatomical term uvula referring to the lobe hanging from the back of the soft palate in man in reference to the hanging blossoms.

Specific epithet means large-flowered.

Care and Maintenance

Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Prefers a moist, humusy soil and part shade.

Large-Flowered Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) Requirements

Hardiness zone	4 - 9
Sun light	Part Shade To Full Shade
Water	Medium
Maintenance	Low

Common Problems

No serious insect or disease problems. Young growth susceptible to slugs.

Uses

An excellent native shade plant for the woodland garden, shaded border front, wildflower garden or naturalized area. Mass plantings under shade trees or along wood margins can be effective.

Large-Flowered Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) Details

Common name	Large-Flowered Bellwort
Botanical name	Uvularia Grandiflora
Plant type	Herbaceous Perennial
Family	Colchicaceae
Hardiness zone	4 - 9
Water	Medium
Maintenance	Low
Flower color	Yellow
Flowering period	April - May
Height	1.50 To 2 Ft.
Width	1 - 1.50 Feet