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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.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    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

    Landscape groups by tags

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    Codonopsis cardiophylla

    aka Bonnet Bellflower

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Codonopsis cardiophylla flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Codonopsis lanceolata

    aka Bonnet Bellflower

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12'

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Codonopsis lanceolata flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Codonopsis thalictrifolia

    aka Codonopsis mollis, Bonnet Bellflower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Codonopsis thalictrifolia flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Codonopsis clematidea

    aka Asian Bell Flower

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-32"

    Width: 20"-60"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Codonopsis clematidea flower by Far Reaches Farm
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    Codonopsis convulvulacea ssp. grey-wilsonii

    aka Codonopsis grey-wilsonii

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 1'-10'

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Codonopsis convulvulacea ssp. grey-wilsonii flower by Sten Porse
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