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Codonopsis pilosula

Also Known As

  • Bonnet Bellflower
  • Poor Man's Orchid

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

  • H: 5'-6'
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Codonopsis pilosula plant details

Codonopsis pilosula is a broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with green foliage. In summer green and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Codonopsis pilosula

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: campanulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: green and white blooms in summer
Uses: rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Codonopsis pilosula

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

With blooms shaped like 'pixie hats' that are creamy green bells marked purple inside with petal tips pointed, it dates back to 1920's. Extremely hardy, to zone 3, it will grow in pots in most of the lower states. Used in Chinese medicine. Near impossible to find in the trade.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

An herbaceous weaving perennial with pendent bell shaped flowers of greenish white and mauve.

Gardening facts about Codonopsis pilosula plant

How to Grow Codonopsis pilosula

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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