Campanula rapunculoides (Creeping Bellflower)


Botanical Information

FamilyCampanulaceae
GenusCampanula
Speciesrapunculoides
CategoryPerennials, Wildflowers & Weeds
OriginNative to Europe and western Siberia.
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Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height30-80 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

PropagationRoot cuttings collected in the autumn and cut into 5 cm lengths and place horizontally in flats barley covering the top. Water and place in a cold frame until growth appears and then pot individually.
HabitatGrassy areas, dry hills, meadows, in forests, fields, and hedgerows. Prefers partial shade, on clay soils, rich in nitrogen.

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