Tall Bellflower (Campanulastrum americana) Campanulastrum ah-mer-ih-KAY-nah |
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| Other Names | Campanula americana, American Bellflower, Campanulastrum americanum, Campanulastrum americanum (NGN) |
| Family | Campanulaceae |
| Teaser | A stately, late-summer blooming perennial native to eastern and central North America. Its tall, branching flower spikes bear an abundance of showy, flat-shaped blue-violet flowers that attract a variety of pollinators. |
| Description |
Campanulas are a diverse group of plants, including small, creeping species and towering perennials. All have beautiful, usually blue, flowers, and most are attractive to pollinators. Campanulas are part of the Campanulaceae family, which also includes lobelias sotomas and platycodon. Many can take a good degree of shade, so are suitable for dark corners or small gardens overlooked by walls and fences. |
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| Plant Data | |
| I am a... | Deciduous Perennial |
| Mature Size | 3 - 4 feet tall. 18 - 24 inches wide. |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun - Partial Shade |
| Moisture Tolerance | Medium : They require full sun for best flower production and well-drained soil with moderate moisture. |
| Zones | 4a - 8b |
| Tags | Accent, Attractive to Bees, Attractive to Hummingbirds, Blooms for 4 Weeks or More, Border, Clay Soil, Container, Cottage Garden, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Eclectic Garden, Edging, Fast Growth Rate, For a Shady Spot, For a Sunny Spot, Good for Cut Flowers, Illinois Native, Mass, Moist Soil, Non-Allergenic, Normal Soil, OK in Containers, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant, Rock Garden, Showy Flowers, Thornless, Tried & True / Good for Beginners, Well-Drained Soil, Woodland Garden |
| Bloom Period | July to August |
| Flower Color | Purple
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