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Campanulaceae
Carpathian Bellflower
Campanula carpatica
Humility and gratitude.
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Genus
- Campanula
- Native to
- Carpathian Mountains, Central Europe
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Type
- herbaceous perennial
- Height
- 0.5-1 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun to part shade
- Soil
- Well-drained, slightly alkaline, rocky
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 3-8
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Carpathian bellflowers grow naturally in limestone crevices of the Carpathian Mountains at elevations above 4,000 feet.
- The upward-facing cup-shaped flowers distinguish this species from many other bellflowers that have nodding blooms.
- Deadheading spent flowers can extend the blooming period from a few weeks to several months.
- The plant forms tidy, compact mounds that rarely exceed 12 inches, making it ideal for rock gardens.
- Carpathian bellflowers are among the most cold-hardy bellflower species, surviving temperatures down to minus 40°F.
Color meanings
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gratitude
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constancy
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humility