Common Name
Perfoliate bellwort
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
2.0
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Commercially available
Yes
Additional Info
Habitat: Well-drained floodplain forests and mesic to dry upland forests; most abundant on (but not restricted to) base-rich soils; also in dry rocky woodlands over mafic and calcareous rocks. Common throughout Virginia.
Wildlife Value: Native bees seek out the nectar.
Edibility: The leaves and roots are edible. The young shoots can be cooked and are a good substitute for asparagus. The roots can be eaten after being cooked.
Flower Color
Gold/Yellow
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Light Requirements
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Soil Texture
High organic matter
Loamy
Sandy
Pollinators
Bees
Nurseries that may carry live plant