Harebell, bluebell, common harebell, blue harebell, Scottish bluebell, bluebell of Scotland
Campanula rotundifolia grows as a perennial, flowers in Central Europe from June to September and can grow to a height of between 10 and 40 centimeters. It can be distinguished from the similar-looking Campanula patula by its broader but less incised flowers.
The upper stem leaves are thin and smooth-edged, while the lower ones are somewhat broader and narrow-lanceolate. The basal leaves are roundish to kidney-shaped or heart-shaped, but often wither at the beginning of the flowering period. This is why they cannot be seen in the pictures in this article.
The distribution area is in Europe and North Asia. Campanula rotundifolia may also occur as an introduced species in some North American and South American regions. It grows on forest edges, roadsides, in meadows and pastures, rough grassland and also tolerates mineral soil.
Characteristics & Description
Height, habit: Perennial herbaceous plant, up to 40 centimeters
Poisonous: No
Origin: Europe and North Asia (distribution map)
USDA zone: 5 (-9.4 °F/-23 °C)
Botany
Family: Campanulaceae
Name: Campanula rotundifolia
Categories: Blue & Purple Flowers | Garden plants | Wildflowers |
