Description
Campanula fastigiata (also called Upright bellflower, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces bell-shaped flowers in shades of blue, purple, or white. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Campanula fastigiata 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 fastigiata has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Campanula fastigiata is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and divisions should be taken in early summer.
Where to Find Campanula fastigiata
Campanula fastigiata is native to the Mediterranean region, and can be found in the wild in Albania, Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Montenegro, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey.