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HomePlant EncyclopediaWestern Mountain-Bells

Western Mountain-Bells

Anticlea occidentalis

Melanthiaceae
Perennial
Ornamental
Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Anticlea occidentalis, commonly known as Western Mountain-Bells, is a perennial ornamental plant that thrives in part shade with medium water needs. It typically grows to a height of 0.4–1 meter and is suited for USDA zones 4–8. The plant blooms from May to July with white and green flowers and prefers loamy, peaty soil. It is not fragrant, attracts pollinators, is not toxic, and is not evergreen.

Light

Partial shade

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Peaty

Height

0.4–1 m

Spread

0.3–0.5 m

Zones

4–8

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