Description
Campanula elatinoides (also called Tall Bellflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and Eastern Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces a tall, erect stem with white or pink flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Campanula elatinoides is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant, for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and coughs.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Campanula elatinoides has bell-shaped, white or pale pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons and the first true leaves are ovate and toothed.
Cultivation and Propagation
Campanula elatinoides is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 1m in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Campanula elatinoides
Campanula elatinoides is native to the Mediterranean region, and can be found in the wild in Albania, Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Montenegro, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey.