Campanula latifolia
Great Bellflower
Description
This large perennial produces bell-shaped flowers that grow in conical spire shapes. It blooms in summer, attracting butterflies. Flower color can be blue, lilac, or white. Overall height of plant is 4'-5' tall spreading 1'-3' wide and may need to be staked. Foliage is oval and hairy. This plant tolerates full sun in cool summer areas but needs afternoon shade in warmer areas. It does best in well draining, fertile soil with regular watering. Self-sows and is considered aggressive in some areas but not invasive. Great for English cottage garden.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Blue
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.