Campanula trachelium

Also Known As

Nettle-leaved Bellflower

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 5'
W: 1'

planting zones

5a-10b

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Campanula trachelium plant details

Campanula trachelium is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in alkaline, average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Campanula trachelium

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: campanulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT wide, 5 FT tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Campanula trachelium

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: alkaline, average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tall spikes of trumpet shaped flowers in mid-Summer. 24"-36" tall. Nice arrow shaped, slightly dentate foliage. Self seeds to form a pleasant colony. Full sun to part shade.

By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

An evergreen, clumping, perennial ground cover. In summer tall (1m) spires of mid purple, bell shaped flowers arise majestically above the low mounds of foliage. One of a few reliably flowering Campanulas for our climate. Large colonies mass flowering are truly a sight to behold. Campanulas prefer an Alkaline soil, in Acidic soil they benefit from the addition of lime.