Tussock Bellfower: Featured Plant of The Day

Campanula carpatica 'Blue Clips'

Tussock Bellfower, Carpathian Bellflower, Carpathian Harebell

Type Perennial

Hardy range 3B to 8B

Height 6" to 9" / 15cm to 23cm

Spread 10" to 12" / 25cm to 30cm

Growth rate Slow

Form Spreading or horizontal

Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun

Bloom Color Blue

Bloom Time Summer and Fall


Leaf Color
Green
This plant has attractive foliage.
The flowers are showy and suitable for cut flowers.

Environment

This plant will grow in moist soil. Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy or sandy. The pH preference is a neutral to slightly alkaline (6.8 to 7.7) soil.

Culture Notes 
Campanula will not do well in dry or wet soils or if humidity is high. As long as there is adequate drainage, this herbaceous plant will easily spread to show off its numerous bell-shaped flowers. It's a good idea to remove spent flower heads for continuous blooming. Shear lightly after blooming. In the fall OR spring, cut to basal foliage; cut in the fall if foliage is poor - this will improve the plant's appearance.