Perfoliate Bellwort (Uvularia perfoliata) is in the Bellworts and allies family (Colchicaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 944 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Nationally it blooms mainly from April to May, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Perfoliate Bellwort: observations by month (U.S.)
About Perfoliate Bellwort
Uvularia perfoliata, the perfoliate bellwort, is a perennial forb native to the eastern United States and Canada, which produces pale yellow flowers in spring.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Perfoliate Bellwort by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 160 | April | Apr–May |
| Virginia | 151 | April | Apr–May |
| Pennsylvania | 99 | May | May–May |
| Tennessee | 98 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Kentucky | 92 | April | Apr–Apr |
| South Carolina | 69 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Maryland | 60 | April | Apr–May |
| Alabama | 35 | March | Mar–Apr |
| Georgia | 33 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Ohio | 29 | May | Apr–May |
| New York | 27 | May | May–May |
| New Jersey | 24 | May | May–May |
| Massachusetts | 17 | May | May–May |
| Arkansas | 12 | March | Mar–Apr |
| Connecticut | 12 | May | May–May |
| West Virginia | 10 | May | May–May |
| Delaware | 8 | May | Apr–May |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (Bellworts and allies)
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Perfoliate Bellwort?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from April to May.
Where is Perfoliate Bellwort most often seen?
The most observations come from North Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania.