Tall Bellflower
(Campanula americana)
$10.00
Tall Bellflower (Campanula americana) is a biennial or short-lived perennial that blooms from mid-summer to early fall, showcasing blue to lavender bell-shaped flowers. It grows 3-6 feet tall, prefers moist, well-drained soils, and thrives in full sun to partial shade, making it an attractive option for woodlands, prairies, and stream banks.
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Description
Tall Bellflower (Campanula americana), also known as American Bellflower, is a native annual or biennial wildflower found throughout eastern North America. It typically grows between 3 to 6 feet tall, featuring erect, leafy stems adorned with alternate, lance-shaped leaves measuring 3 to 6 inches in length. Unlike many bellflowers, its blossoms are flat and star-shaped rather than bell-shaped. Blooming from June to August, the plant produces showy, lavender-blue, five-petaled flowers approximately 1 inch across, arranged in elongated, spike-like clusters along the upper portion of the stem.
Thriving in partial shade, Tall Bellflower prefers rich, moist, well-drained soils and is commonly found in moist open woods, shaded meadows, streambanks, and ditches. It can tolerate more sun in cooler summer climates but benefits from afternoon shade in hotter regions. The plant readily self-seeds, making it suitable for naturalizing in woodland and savanna settings.
Ecologically, Campanula americana serves as a valuable nectar source for various pollinators. Long-tongued bees, such as Megachile campanulae, are primary pollinators, while halictid bees, butterflies, and skippers also visit the flowers. Notably, the plant does not generally self-pollinate, relying on these pollinators for reproduction.
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| Container Size | Quart Pot |
| Ecotype | Unknown |