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Uvularia sessilifolia 'Albomarginata'

Also Known As

  • Albomarginata Wild Oats
  • Sessile Bellwort
  • Sessileleaf Bellwort

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"-8"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

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Uvularia sessilifolia 'Albomarginata' plant details

Uvularia sessilifolia 'Albomarginata' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with variegated foliage. In spring cream and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with dappled shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Uvularia sessilifolia 'Albomarginata'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: colchicaceae
Foliage: deciduous variegated
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Uvularia sessilifolia 'Albomarginata'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: dappled shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the little gems of the woodland is this scarcely encountered selection which we have planted under our Disporum 'Night Heron' in our shade garden. A gentle infiltrator wending amongst plants of stouter stature, this carries a joyous light in its white edged leaves and pale bell flowers.

Gardening facts about Uvularia sessilifolia 'Albomarginata' plant

How to Grow Uvularia sessilifolia 'Albomarginata'

  • Sun Exposure

    • dappled shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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aka Big Merrybells, Great Merrybells, Large Bellwort, Large Flowered Bellwort, Large Leaf Bellwort

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 24"-36"

Width: 12"-18"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Uvularia sessilifolia variegata, Large Merrybells, Large-flowered Bellwort, Largeflower Bellwort

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-30"

Width: 12"

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture
Photo of Uvularia sessilifolia 'Variegata' flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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aka Merry Bells, Sessile Bellworts, Wild Oats

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 12"-18"

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Uvularia sessilifolia flower by SB_Johnny
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aka Perfoliate Bellwort

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 6"-10"

Width: 12"

  • dappled shade - shade
  • even moisture
Photo of Uvularia perfoliata flower by Fritz Flohr Reynolds
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