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    • Photo of Campanula lactiflora flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials

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    Campanula lactiflora

    Also Known As

    • Milky Bellflower

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 5'-6'
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 4a-10b

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    Campanula lactiflora plant details

    Campanula lactiflora is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Campanula lactiflora

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: campanulaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, heirloom, self-sowing

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Campanula lactiflora

    USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A superb tall species for the garden with erect, branching stems bearing large, loose trusses of milky-blue, open bell-shaped flowers, each 1 ½” across. A spectacular sight when in full flower. 5’ - 6’ tall. Good soil & fertilize for best show.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Campanula lactiflora plant

    How to Grow Campanula lactiflora

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Campanula hawkinsiana

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-8b

    Size

    Height: 8"

    Width: 8"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - low
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    Campanula troegerae

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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4"

    Width: 6"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Campanula barbata

    aka Campanula firmiana, Campanula strictopedunculata, Marianthemum barbatum, Bearded Bellflower

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4"-12"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Campanula glomerata 'Caroline'

    aka Caroline's Clustered Bellflower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10"-12"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Campanula glomerata 'Caroline' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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