Quick answer: Large-flowered bellwort (Uvularia grandiflora) is native to 27 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 15 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Moist |
| Soil | Humus-rich soils |
| Bloom | Bloom May |
| Height | Up to 30 in tall |
| Wildlife value | Conspicuous flowers |
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 15 Sep 2026
See where to buy →Quick answers about Large-flowered bellwort
Where is Large-flowered bellwort native?
Large-flowered bellwort (Uvularia grandiflora) is native to 27 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Large-flowered bellwort bloom?
Large-flowered bellwort blooms May. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Large-flowered bellwort need?
Light: Shade. Water: Moist. Soil: Humus-rich soils. Mature height: Up to 30 in tall.
Is Large-flowered bellwort good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Conspicuous flowers.
Is Large-flowered bellwort deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Large-flowered bellwort is tolerates shade.
Where can I buy real Large-flowered bellwort seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seed that names the true species, last checked 15 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Uvularia grandiflora on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Large-flowered bellwort.
- Canadian wild ginger Asarum canadense
- Dutchman's breeches Dicentra cucullaria
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- Jacob's ladder Polemonium reptans
- American hazelnut Corylus americana
- Bloodroot Sanguinaria canadensis
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