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
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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
Pollinators
Bees