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Campanula americana

Also Known As

  • Tall Bellflower

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 2'-5'
  • W: 1'

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Campanula americana plant details

Campanula americana is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, clay, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Campanula americana

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: campanulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer
Uses: self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Campanula americana

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Here's a real showpiece of the woodland! Spikes of bright blue flowers rise from deep green basal leaves in mid-summer, much to the delight of visiting hummingbirds. Campanula americana, Tall Bellflower or American Bellflower, is easy to grow. This self-sowing biennial does best in partial to full shade in medium to moist soil. Hardy to Zones 3 - 8.

Gardening facts about Campanula americana plant

How to Grow Campanula americana

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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