Large-flowered Bellwort, Uvularia grandiflora Sm., Native Minnesota Wildflower plant, Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden

One of the two Bellworts in the Garden (the other is Wild Oats), this plant has larger deep-yellowish, 6 part, drooping flowers, usually more than one per plant. Unlike it's smaller cousin, the leaves not only clasp but are pierced by the stem. Plants range from 8 to 20" high. The crown can send up multiple stems forming a nice clump which is usually not hidden by other plants until after the blooming period of late April - early May. A maturity a 3-lobed seed capsule is formed. The plant prefers a neutral to limy soil and will compete well with trees. Once you identify this plant, it is an easy one to remember.

	Plants of the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden
	Common Name	Scientific Name	Plant Family	Garden Location	Prime Season
	Large-flowered Bellwort	Uvularia grandiflora Sm.	Lily	Woodland	Spring
Other names and notes	One of the two Bellworts in the Garden (the other is Wild Oats), this plant has larger deep-yellowish, 6 part, drooping flowers, usually more than one per plant. Unlike it's smaller cousin, the leaves not only clasp but are pierced by the stem. Plants range from 8 to 20" high. The crown can send up multiple stems forming a nice clump which is usually not hidden by other plants until after the blooming period of late April - early May. A maturity a 3-lobed seed capsule is formed. The plant prefers a neutral to limy soil and will compete well with trees. Once you identify this plant, it is an easy one to remember.