Yellow Bell
Fritillaria pudica
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
low
Size
4"–12" H × 2"–6" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May
Native to
CA, CO, ID, MT and 5 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Yellow bell is a charming early spring bulb that produces bright yellow nodding flowers that age to orange-red. This small native wildflower goes dormant after blooming, disappearing completely until the following spring.
In an HOA neighborhood
Yellow Bell takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Completely disappears after spring bloom
- Leaves empty spaces in planted beds
- Very small scale may look sparse
Wildlife value
Provides nectar for early spring bees and butterflies when few other flowers are available. The early bloom time makes it especially valuable for emerging pollinators.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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