bellwort
Also known as: Mohawk weed; perfoliate bellwort
A deciduous perennial forming small colonies of wiry, erect to arching stems up to 50cm tall. Oval, greyish-green leaves up to around 10cm long clasp the stems at their base; pale yellow, bell-shaped flowers, one per stem, are borne in late spring and early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- bellwort (Uvularia perfoliata)
- Genus
- Uvularia
- Family
- Colchicaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of bellwort
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of bellwort
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bellwort care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in deep or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and snails
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