About
A perennial to 75cm in height, with arching stems bearing lime green, lanceolate leaves and terminal clusters of nodding, narrowly bell-shaped yellow flowers with narrow, twisted tepals.
About the genus
Uvularia are rhizomatous herbaceous perennials with arching stems bearing alternate, ovate leaves and nodding, narrowly bell-shaped yellow flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectNorth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Native toE North America
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in deep or partial shade
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed in pots in a cold frame as soon as seed is ripe. Propagate by division in early spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free