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Campanulaceae

Clustered Bellflower

Campanula glomerata

Gratitude.

Family
Campanulaceae
Genus
Campanula
Native to
Europe, western and central Asia
Bloom season
Early Summer
Type
perennial herb
Height
1-2 ft
Sunlight
full sun to part shade
Soil
well-drained
Water
moderate
Hardiness
3-8
Lifespan
perennial

Did you know

  • Unlike most bellflowers with dangling flowers, this one bunches its bells into a tight upright cluster.
  • It's the county flower of Rutland in England.
  • The rich purple form 'Superba' is the most widely grown — its color almost glows in early morning light.
  • It spreads by rhizomes and can fill a bed quickly, making it useful for naturalistic plantings.
  • Pollinated mainly by bees, but the flower clusters also attract small day-flying moths.

Color meanings

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constancy

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thankfulness

Uses

  • cottage gardens
  • perennial borders
  • cut flowers