Prosartes lanuginosa

Prosartes lanuginosa yellow fairybells

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA Synonyms:   Disporum lanuginosum
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Yellow fairybells is a native woodland perennial that thrives in moist, shaded forests in the western half of Pennsylvania, particularly in the Appalachian region. It features softly hairy stems and ovate leaves, with delicate greenish-yellow, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in spring. By late summer, it produces bright red berries, which are an important food source for wildlife. Preferring rich, well-drained soils, this shade-loving plant adds a touch of elegance to Pennsylvania’s forest understory.

Frequent in moist woods.  Prefers moist to well-drained soils and partial to full shade.

Mostly found in the west of the state.  See distribution map at BONAP.

Range:  Appalachian region from New York to Alabama and Ontario province in Canada

Wetland Code: Not classified

Flowers May to early June.

Inflorescence  terminal; umbel, pair of flowers or single flower

Flowers  greenish-yellow, bell-shaped, nodding

Leaves   cauline, simple, alternate, ovate to lanceolate

Stem  branched, often hairy

Fruit  red berry

Height 3 feet

S-rank:     S5 (Secure)
G-rank:     G5 (Secure)

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Prosartes lanuginosa yellow fairybells

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA
Synonyms:   Disporum lanuginosum
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Common Names
yellow fairybells yellow mandarin