Although closely related, Uvularia perfoliata is somewhat smaller in statue with smaller blooms. So if you are reading book heights, don't become too discouraged if your plants do not measure up to the written word.
[3.jpg] As far as I know there are no serious pests which attack this in the garden. For such an ethereal looking plant, it is rather tough and hardy.
Over time, you will find that Uvularia grandiflora will become a thick matted spreading clump. Do not if you can resist, be tempted to thin them out. They do better crowded, I have found. If you want to share with family and friends, tease out, and this I find is best done when green; from the outer ring a few growing shoots.
They can be grown in pots, or just about anywhere in the open garden, you choose. A point to perhaps consider, though it doesn't bother this one, is that after flowering as Summers grip becomes more threatening, the general appearance of your clump will have a sad wilted look before going dormant.
For this reason, fussy gardeners might like to tuck it in at the back of their plantings.
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