How much sun does Largeflower fairybells need?

Largeflower fairybells grows best in part shade conditions.

When does Largeflower fairybells bloom?

Largeflower fairybells blooms in April, May, and June.

Where is Largeflower fairybells native?

Largeflower fairybells (Prosartes smithii) is native to CA, OR, WA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Largeflower fairybells attract?

Largeflower fairybells draws bumble bees.

Largeflower fairybells

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Prosartes smithii

Last reviewed: November 2026

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Toxicity unknown

Largeflower fairybells (Prosartes smithii) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

part shade

Water

medium

Size

16"–40" H × 12"–24" W

Bloom

Apr, May, Jun

Native to

CA, OR, WA

Pollinators

bumble bees

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A woodland perennial with arching, branched stems, oval leaves and nodding greenish white bells in spring, followed by orange to red berries. It grows from creeping rhizomes and suits shaded, humus-rich spots.

Wildlife value

Bumble bees visit the nodding flowers, and birds and small mammals eat the berries.

Common questions

How much sun does Largeflower fairybells need?: Largeflower fairybells grows best in part shade conditions.
When does Largeflower fairybells bloom?: Largeflower fairybells blooms in April, May, and June.
Where is Largeflower fairybells native?: Largeflower fairybells (Prosartes smithii) is native to CA, OR, WA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Largeflower fairybells attract?: Largeflower fairybells draws bumble bees.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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