Large-flowered Bellwort

Large-flowered Bellwort
Uvularia grandiflora

A graceful native woodland perennial with arching stems and soft green leaves that appear to be pierced by the stem. In early to mid-spring, nodding yellow bell-shaped flowers hang beneath the foliage, bringing delicate color to shaded forest floors. This elegant species spreads slowly and blends beautifully into natural woodland plantings.

Large-flowered Bellwort thrives in rich, moist woodland soils and is commonly found in deciduous forests where it forms loose colonies over time. Its early blooms provide important nectar for emerging pollinators.

Growing Conditions

• Height: 1–2 ft
• Spread: Slowly spreading by rhizomes
• Light: Part shade to full shade
• Soil: Moist, rich, well-drained woodland soils
• Hardiness: Zone 3–8
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Prefers humus-rich forest soils
• Deer resistant

Ideal for woodland gardens, forest understories, shaded borders, and naturalized woodland restorations.

Ecological Value

• Provides early-season nectar for native bees and woodland pollinators
• Contributes to biodiversity in forest floor ecosystems
• Forms gentle colonies that help stabilize woodland soils
• Adds seasonal interest and delicate texture to native woodland communities

Larval Host Plant For
Primarily valued as a nectar plant for woodland pollinators.

Companion Species

• Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense)
• White Trillium (Trillium grandiflorum)
• Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica)
• Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum pedatum)
• Solomon’s Seal (Polygonatum biflorum)
• Pennsylvania Sedge (Carex pensylvanica)
• Bottlebrush Grass (Elymus hystrix)

Planting to Protect
Restoring to Thrive
Origin Native Plants

3.5 inch Pots