Description
Campanula euboica (also called Euboean 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 euboica 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
The flower of Campanula euboica is a bell-shaped, blue-violet bloom with white stripes. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are short, thin, and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Campanula euboica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Campanula euboica
Campanula euboica is native to the Mediterranean region, and can be found in the wild in Albania, Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Montenegro, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey.