Uvularia sessilifolia

Common Name
Sessile bellwort
Wild-oats
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
2.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5, 6, 7, 8
Commercially available
Yes

Photographer: tlit46
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Photographer: tlit46
Licensed under: CC BY-NC 4.0
Original photo: Original photo

Additional Info

Habitat: Well-drained floodplain forests, stream banks, mesic to occasionally dry upland forests. Frequent to common in the Coastal Plain and Piedmont; less frequent and restricted to lower elevations in the mountains.

Wildlife Value: Supports specialized bee: Andrena (Derandrena) uvulariae.

Edibility: Young shoots are said to have a flavor reminiscent of asparagus. Tea made from the roots has been used to treat diarrhea and other ailments

 

Flower Color
Cream/White
Gold/Yellow
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Soil Texture
Clay
High organic matter
Loamy
Sandy
Nurseries that may carry live plant