U - V

The perfoliate leaves glabrous above pubescent beneath, the dangling 5 cm bright yellow flowers are very showy and the plants naturalize well, Bellwort is perfect mixed with Polygonatums and Disporums in a woodland setting.

Like a demure Uvularia grandiflora, it is easily recognized by its dwarfer stature, curious skewered foliage which is glabrous-glaucous both top and bottom, and pale yellow usually solitary nodding flowers that are only 3.5cm in length.

Like a demure Uvularia grandiflora, it is easily recognized by its dwarfer stature, curious skewered foliage which is glabrous-glaucous both top and bottom, and pale yellow usually solitary nodding flowers that are only 3.5cm in length.

A smaller sessile leaved plant similar to U. Carolina with straw colored bells on 45cm stems.

One of the most desirable Violets, dissected leaves and flowers larger than any other native species. Needs sandy soil in sun to light shade, a very special Violet. It is believed to be the preferred food plant of the Great Spangled Fritillary, a beautiful species that has declined to the brink of extinction in Michigan.____ZONE 5