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Campanulaceae
Bonnet Bellflower
Codonopsis clematidea
Inner strength.
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Genus
- Codonopsis
- Native to
- Central Asia, Western China
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Type
- perennial
- Height
- 1-2 ft
- Sunlight
- part shade to full sun
- Soil
- moist, well-drained, humus-rich
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 5-8
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The inside of each bell-shaped flower reveals stunning intricate markings of orange and purple veining.
- Codonopsis roots are used in traditional Chinese medicine as a less expensive substitute for ginseng, called 'dang shen.'
- The plant has a twining habit and will gently weave through neighboring plants for support.
- When bruised, the stems emit a distinctive, somewhat unpleasant foxlike odor.
- Research suggests codonopsis root extracts may help boost immune function and increase red blood cell production.
Color meanings
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vitality
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inner strength
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gentle persistence