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Tussock Bellflower

Campanula Carpatica

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Overview

The Tussock Bellflower, Campanula carpatica, is a charming perennial suited for edges and rock gardens. It flaunts showy, bell-shaped blue or white blooms atop compact, mound-forming foliage, each plant spanning 8-12 inches wide and reaching 6-12 inches tall. This low-maintenance species thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, blooming profusely from early to late summer. Hardy in Zones 3-7, it's an excellent ground cover or border accent.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 3–9Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Temperate
Tussock Bellflower (Campanula Carpatica) — Hardy in Zones 3-7, it's an excellent ground cover or border accent; flourishing in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7
Tussock Bellflower (Campanula Carpatica) — each plant spanning 8-12 inches wide and reaching 6-12 inches tallTussock Bellflower (Campanula Carpatica) — Flourishing in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7Tussock Bellflower (Campanula Carpatica) — thriving in full sun to partial shadeTussock Bellflower (Campanula Carpatica) — making it an excellent choice for xeriscape designs or in areas where water conservation is a priorityTussock Bellflower (Campanula Carpatica) — a charming addition to rock gardensTussock Bellflower (Campanula Carpatica) — the Tussock Bellflower is a reliable bloomer throughout the summer months; it also enjoys a moderate growth rate+40

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Mature height
4–12 Inches
Mature width
4–12 Inches

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Campanulaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Tussock Bellflower (Campanula Carpatica) — Hardy in Zones 3-7, it's an excellent ground cover or border accent; flourishing in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7
Tussock Bellflower (Campanula Carpatica) — each plant spanning 8-12 inches wide and reaching 6-12 inches tall
Tussock Bellflower (Campanula Carpatica) — Flourishing in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7
Tussock Bellflower (Campanula Carpatica) — thriving in full sun to partial shade
Tussock Bellflower (Campanula Carpatica) — making it an excellent choice for xeriscape designs or in areas where water conservation is a priority
Tussock Bellflower (Campanula Carpatica) — a charming addition to rock gardens
Tussock Bellflower (Campanula Carpatica) — the Tussock Bellflower is a reliable bloomer throughout the summer months; it also enjoys a moderate growth rate
Tussock Bellflower (Campanula Carpatica) — scientifically known as Campanula carpatica
Tussock Bellflower (Campanula Carpatica) — It also enjoys a moderate growth rate
Tussock Bellflower (Campanula Carpatica) — This low-maintenance species thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil; or as an edging plant along
Tussock Bellflower (Campanula Carpatica) — is an enchanting perennial that brings a delicate charm to any garden it adorns; campanula carpatica can serve as an
Tussock Bellflower (Campanula Carpatica) — making it easy to manage and maintain.<br><br>When integrated into landscape designs
Tussock Bellflower (Campanula Carpatica) — Each bloom spans about 2 inches in diameter
Tussock Bellflower (Campanula Carpatica) — blooming profusely from early to late summer; bell-shaped blue or white blooms atop compact
Tussock Bellflower (Campanula Carpatica) — The Tussock Bellflower, Campanula carpatica, is a charming perennial suited for edges and rock gardens; this
Tussock Bellflower (Campanula Carpatica) — The Tussock Bellflower, Campanula carpatica, is a charming perennial suited for edges and rock gardens
Tussock Bellflower (Campanula Carpatica) — heart-shaped leaves.<br><br>This versatile species prefers well-drained
Tussock Bellflower (Campanula Carpatica) — cup-shaped flowers that bloom in an array of hues including lavender; each bloom spans about 2 inches in diameter
Tussock Bellflower (Campanula Carpatica) — ground cover / perennial with blue blooms
Tussock Bellflower (Campanula Carpatica) — or as an edging plant along pathways
Tussock Bellflower (Campanula Carpatica) — Flourishing in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7; ground cover / perennial for full or half or shade
Tussock Bellflower (Campanula Carpatica) — the Tussock Bellflower is a reliable bloomer throughout the summer months
Tussock Bellflower (Campanula Carpatica) — ground cover / perennial for full or half or shade
Tussock Bellflower (Campanula Carpatica) — each plant spanning 8-12 inches wide and reaching 6-12 inches tall; thriving in full sun to partial shade
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