The campanula family has hundreds of species. They are known for their bell-shaped or star-shaped flowers. The flowers are nectar filled and a pollinator magnet. Depending on the variety, campanulas make great groundcover or edging plants if short and taller varieties are perfect for the back or center of a garden.
Campanula hybrid 'Birch Hybrid'
Bellflower
Campanula 'Birch Hybrid' - Bellflower from Moose Crossing Garden Center
- Compact plants blooms summer to frost
- Cup-shaped purple-blue flowers
- Fresh green foliage on very neat plants
- Great for the border or rock garden
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Garden
Ground Cover
Long Blooming
Low Maintenance
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers full sun to part shade Keep soil moist, but well drained Fertilize annually Deadheading will prolong flowering time
Height: 4-6 in
Spread: 12-24 in
Spacing: 9-12 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Purple
Zone: 4-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Ground Cover
- Container
- Low Maintenance
- Rock Garden
- Edging
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Mass Planting
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Long Blooming
- Naturalizing
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
- Upright
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Campanula
Common Name: Bellflower
The campanula family has hundreds of species. They are known for their bell-shaped or star-shaped flowers. The flowers are nectar filled and a pollinator magnet. Depending on the variety, campanulas make great groundcover or edging plants if short and taller varieties are perfect for the back or center of a garden.