Campanula latifolia var. macrantha

Though sometimes considered old-fashioned, Campanula are a favorite genus of ours. We love the seemingly endless varieties of shapes, sizes, and colors. All are easy to grow in full sun, most are lime-lovers, none are too fussy about soil.

Tall Bellflower is extremely showy with long, stiff stems that hold deep blue-purple flowers above sparse foliage. Self-seeds reliably, perhaps too reliably. Remove spent flowers to prevent it from taking over the border.

Zones: 3 to 6
Family: Campanulaceae
Type: Perennial
Height: 36 to 60 in.
Spread: 18 to 24 in.
Exposure: Full sun, part-shade, shade
Soil Conditions: lime-loving, calcareous, moist, humus rich, fertile
Bloom Time: June to July
Bloom Color: Lilac-blue
Native Range: Europe to Kashmir