Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
829826

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 1: 584 (1785)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000829161

Common Names

  • Campanula Tomentosa
  • Woolly Bellflower
  • Hairy Bellflower

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Description

Campanula tomentosa (also called Tomentose Bellflower, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant with white tomentose leaves and blue-violet flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Campanula tomentosa is an ornamental plant that is often used in rock gardens and flower beds. It is also used for ground cover and as a border plant. It is drought tolerant and can thrive in full sun or partial shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Campanula tomentosa has bell-shaped flowers with five petals and a long tube. The flowers are usually blue, purple, or white. The seeds are small and black and are contained in a capsule. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campanula tomentosa is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division in spring or by seed sown in a cold frame in spring.

Where to Find Campanula tomentosa

Campanula tomentosa is native to the mountains of the Caucasus region.

Campanula tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campanula tomentosa?

Campanula tomentosa

What is the common name of Campanula tomentosa?

Woolly Bellflower

Where is Campanula tomentosa native to?

Europe

Species in the Campanula genus

Campanula pamphylica, Campanula acutiloba, Campanula afganica, Campanula afra, Campanula aghrica, Campanula aizoides, Campanula aizoon, Campanula ajugifolia, Campanula akgulii, Campanula akhdarensis, Campanula alaskana, Campanula alata, Campanula alata, Campanula albanica, Campanula aldanensis, Campanula alliariifolia, Campanula alpestris, Campanula alphonsii, Campanula alpina, Campanula alsinoides, Campanula amasiae, Campanula americana, Campanula anchusiflora, Campanula andina, Campanula andrewsii, Campanula angustiflora, Campanula antalyensis, Campanula antilibanotica, Campanula aparinoides, Campanula argentea, Campanula argyrotricha, Campanula ariana, Campanula aristata, Campanula armena, Campanula arvatica, Campanula asperuloides, Campanula atlantis, Campanula aurita, Campanula austroxinjiangensis, Campanula autraniana, Campanula axillaris, Campanula baborensis, Campanula balfourii, Campanula barbata, Campanula baumgartenii, Campanula bayerniana, Campanula bellidifolia, Campanula bertolae, Campanula betonicifolia, Campanula betulifolia,

Species in the Campanulaceae family

Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,

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