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Campanula barbata

Also Known As

  • Campanula firmiana
  • Campanula strictopedunculata
  • Marianthemum barbatum
  • Bearded Bellflower

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 4"-12"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Campanula barbata plant details

Campanula barbata is a broadleaf semi-evergreen annual / biennial with green foliage. In summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Campanula barbata

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: campanulaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 4 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Campanula barbata

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Showy, bell-shaped flowers ranging from blue to white have petals fringed with white hair. These flowers line erect stems up to 12" high in early summer.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Hanging hairy blue bells, full sun, very cute.

Gardening facts about Campanula barbata plant

How to Grow Campanula barbata

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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