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Campanula primulifolia

Also Known As

  • Spanish Bellflower

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 4a-10b

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Campanula primulifolia plant details

Campanula primulifolia is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial with green foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Campanula primulifolia

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
Plant family: campanulaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: cottage garden, long-blooming, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Campanula primulifolia

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Not often seen in gardens, this Campanula should be more well known. It is one of the easiest - growing in sun or shade and happy with ordinary soil. Growing to 3' tall, the sturdy, upright stems are studded with rich, lavender blue, 2" star flowers over a long Summer bloom period. Its strong architectural shape makes them ideal for adding impact & structure to the garden. Reseeds!

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Gardening facts about Campanula primulifolia plant

How to Grow Campanula primulifolia

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen

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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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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-8b

Size

Height: 8"

Width: 8"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - low
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

7a-8b

Size

Height: 4"

Width: 6"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
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Plant Type

Annual / Biennial

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 4"-12"

Width: 12"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
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aka Caroline's Clustered Bellflower

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

3a-9b

Size

Height: 10"-12"

Width: 18"-24"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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