Oconee Bells

Shortia galacifolia, Diapensiaceae

Zones

5–8

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

Ground Cover

Full Shade (tolerated)Partial Shade (preferred)

Moderate

4.5 – 5.5

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Dense mondo grass clumps can compete with rare native plants like Oconee bells

Ground Cover

Oconee Bells grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8.

Good companions for Oconee Bells include Beetleweed.

Design guilds with Oconee Bells and see companion relationships visually.