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Harebell

Campanula Rotundifolia

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Overview

Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia) presents delicate bell-shaped, violet-blue flowers atop slender stems reaching 6 to 20 inches tall. Preferring well-drained soils, this hardy perennial flourishes in USDA zones 3-8 and enjoys full sun to partial shade. Flowering from June to September, it attracts pollinators and adds a wildflower charm to borders or rock gardens. Space 12 to 15 inches apart for a whimsical, low-maintenance display.

Sun HalfWater MediumZones 3–7Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Harebell (Campanula Rotundifolia) — it requires well-drained soil
Harebell (Campanula Rotundifolia) — offering a pleasing contrast in form.<br><br>This hardy plant is an excellent choice for naturalistic designs, image 76Harebell (Campanula Rotundifolia) — and while it tolerates a range of soil types; is a charming perennial that brings a whimsical touch to any, image 109Harebell (Campanula Rotundifolia) — violet-blue flowers atop slender stems reaching 6 to 20 inches tall; often referred to as the 'bluebell of Scotland'Harebell (Campanula Rotundifolia) — The basal leaves of the Harebell are rounded; flowering from June to SeptemberHarebell (Campanula Rotundifolia) — attracting a host of pollinatorsHarebell (Campanula Rotundifolia) — violet-blue flowers atop slender stems reaching 6 to 20 inches tall; often referred to as the 'bluebell of, image 62+122

Culture

Sun
Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–7

Shape & size

Mature width
6–8 Inches

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Campanulaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Harebell (Campanula Rotundifolia) — it requires well-drained soil
Harebell (Campanula Rotundifolia) — offering a pleasing contrast in form.<br><br>This hardy plant is an excellent choice for naturalistic designs, image 76
Harebell (Campanula Rotundifolia) — and while it tolerates a range of soil types; is a charming perennial that brings a whimsical touch to any, image 109
Harebell (Campanula Rotundifolia) — violet-blue flowers atop slender stems reaching 6 to 20 inches tall; often referred to as the 'bluebell of Scotland'
Harebell (Campanula Rotundifolia) — The basal leaves of the Harebell are rounded; flowering from June to September
Harebell (Campanula Rotundifolia) — attracting a host of pollinators
Harebell (Campanula Rotundifolia) — violet-blue flowers atop slender stems reaching 6 to 20 inches tall; often referred to as the 'bluebell of, image 62
Harebell (Campanula Rotundifolia) — it attracts pollinators and adds a wildflower charm to borders or rock gardens; scientifically named Campanula, image 96
Harebell (Campanula Rotundifolia) — Often referred to as the 'bluebell of Scotland'; the basal leaves of the Harebell are rounded, image 101
Harebell (Campanula Rotundifolia) — and while it tolerates a range of soil types; is a charming perennial that brings a whimsical touch to any, image 79
Harebell (Campanula Rotundifolia) — blue flowers in the garden
Harebell (Campanula Rotundifolia) — perennial for half; the Harebell is an enchanting addition that will captivate onlookers from season to season
Harebell (Campanula Rotundifolia) — Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia) presents delicate bell-shaped; this hardy perennial flourishes in USDA zones 3-8 and
Harebell (Campanula Rotundifolia) — this hardy perennial flourishes in USDA zones 3-8 and enjoys full sun to partial shade; ensuring they create a, image 94
Harebell (Campanula Rotundifolia) — Flowering from June to September; violet-blue flowers atop slender stems reaching 6 to 20 inches tall, image 95
Harebell (Campanula Rotundifolia) — attracting a host of pollinators; space individual plants approximately 12 to 15 inches apart to allow for mature spread
Harebell (Campanula Rotundifolia) — scientifically named Campanula rotundifolia
Harebell (Campanula Rotundifolia) — is a charming perennial that brings a whimsical touch to any landscape design; space 12 to 15 inches apart for a whimsical
Harebell (Campanula Rotundifolia) — or intersperse it among rocks and alongside paths to soften hardscape elements
Harebell (Campanula Rotundifolia) — it boasts delicate bell-shaped; attracting a host of pollinators, image 102
Harebell (Campanula Rotundifolia) — linear leaves that climb up the stem
Harebell (Campanula Rotundifolia) — Space 12 to 15 inches apart for a whimsical, low-maintenance display
Harebell (Campanula Rotundifolia) — Preferring well-drained soils; it requires well-drained soil, image 63
Harebell (Campanula Rotundifolia) — perennial with blue blooms; the Harebell is also drought-resistant once established
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