Nettle-Leaved Bellflower

Did you know

• The common name comes from its leaves which resemble stinging nettle leaves, though they do not sting.
• The species name 'trachelium' comes from the Greek word for throat, as the plant was historically used to treat throat ailments.
• In medieval England, it was known as 'throatwort' and used as a folk remedy for sore throats and tonsillitis.
• The bell-shaped flowers are arranged in spikes and can produce dozens of blooms on a single stem.
• It self-seeds readily and can naturalize in woodland gardens, forming attractive colonies over time.

Color meanings

Uses

• ornamental
• cottage garden
• woodland garden
• traditional medicine