The Bellwort is
a native wildflower that has bright yellow flowers. It is a perennial plant
that grows in woodlands. Native to eastern and central North America. Grows in
rich woodlands, slopes and valleys. It is planted in woodland gardens. Hardy in
zones 4-9.
Growing
Instructions for the Bellwort
The seeds need
to be planted when received or stored in a refrigerator until they are planted.
The seeds have a period of dormancy. They can be planted outdoors in the spring
or summer and they will germinate the next spring or they can be cold
stratified to simulate winter conditions and to break their dormancy at any
time of the year. 1. Put the seeds in a ziplock bag. 2. Put the bag in the
refrigerator and leave it there for 60-90 days. 3. The seeds like moist,
well-drained soil. Use a sterile seed starter mix or a mixture of half potting
soil and half sand, perlite or vermiculite. The sterile seed starter mix
prevents soil pathogens from damaging the seeds and the seedlings. 4. Put the
soil in a pot. 5. Sow the seeds 3/8 of an inch deep. 6. Water the soil so that
it is moist but not wet. 7. When the seedlings are a few inches tall, they can
be transplanted.