Campanula cochleariifolia

Campanula Cochlearifolia

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Common Name:

Campanula Cochlearifolia

Plant Type:

Perennial

Flower color:

Purple

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

1

Water (From 0 to 5):

3

Maximum temperature:

35°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Campanula Cochlearifolia (Campanula cochleariifolia) - Description

Campanula cochleariifolia (also Campanula cochlearifolia), common name fairies' thimbles, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Campanula of the family Campanulaceae, native to the Pyrenees, Alps, and Carpathian Mountains of Central Europe. It is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial growing to 10 cm (4 in). Clumps of bright green leaves produce nodding pale blue bell flowers on wiry stalks. This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Campanula Cochlearifolia (Campanula cochleariifolia) - Blooming

Although this plant can survive full sun, the delicate floral colors are better preserved when Bellflowers are grown in shadier spots.

Campanula Cochlearifolia (Campanula cochleariifolia) - Growth

Annuals, biennials, and perennials. Takes full sun exposure in cooler climates well. In warmer climates, they need partial shade. Since there are many members in this genus there are several growth needs.

Campanula Cochlearifolia (Campanula cochleariifolia) - Planting

Sow Bellflower seeds in spring or early summer. The plants can also be divided during the spring or autumn. Division entails propagating a plant by splitting it into 2 or more parts. Each part has its own root system and more than one shoot or dormant bud.

Campanula Cochlearifolia (Campanula cochleariifolia) - Pest

Snails and slugs have an affinity to Bellflowers. In hot, dry weather spider mites can be a problem. Come autumn, rust may be a problem.

Campanula Cochlearifolia (Campanula cochleariifolia) - Interesting facts

In Latin, Campanula translates to "little bell", which is so named because of the shapes of the flowers. This is also the reason why the common name for the genus is Bellflower. Flowers are most often bell-shaped, but there are species that have flowers shaped like stars. Many species in the genus Campanula have a white latex in their leaves and stems, which is generally thought to be used as protection from herbivores.