How to Grow and Care for Bellworts

Uvularia puberula is a perennial wildflower that's native to the eastern United States. It is also known as mountain bellwort because it mostly grows in mountain regions and forests. The plant is more visible during springtime.

Also known as merrybells, large-flowered bellwort grows large drooping flowers with long skinny petals. This member of the lily family grows well in shade gardens and makes a beautiful show when planted en masse.

“Uvularia” in the genus name of wild Oats (Uvularia sessilifolia) comes from the word “uvula,” which is that fleshy extension hanging in the back of your throat. This species is aptly named because its flowers hang down from the stem in much the same way. This gives the plant a droopy appearance.

Perfoliate bellwort, or Uvularia perfoliata, is a perennial wildflower found in eastern North America. Its common and Latin names come from the way the stems appear to pierce or perforate its leaves. This plant is becoming increasingly rare because its existence is easily threatened by land development and invasive species.