Campanula rotundifolia

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Campanula rotundifolia

Common Name: Harebell

Campanula rotundifolia, commonly known as Harebell, is a delicate perennial that grows 6 to 20 inches tall. It produces graceful nodding, bell-shaped blue to purple flowers on slender stems from June to October, making it a long blooming flower that will bring color to your landscape for many months. This species is typically found in meadows, rocky slopes, and open woodlands, preferring well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Harebell is appreciated for its graceful appearance and ability to naturalize in various settings.

Characteristics

Product Form Plant
Type Forb
Sun Full Sun, Partial Sun
Soil Loam, Sand/Gravel, Calcareous
Moisture Dry, Mesic
Average Max Height (inches) 20
Suggested Plant Spacing (inches) 8
Bloom month(s) June, July, August, September, October
Bloom Color or Type Violet
Dominance Low

Range Maps

Sowing Information

For most homeowners, the recommended method is to hand-broadcast seed at a minimum rate of 16–64 PLS (Pure Live Seed) ounces per acre. To ensure even coverage, broadcast the seed in perpendicular passes across the site. Grass seed should be broadcast first and lightly raked into the soil. Afterward, apply a light mulch layer using clean, seed-free straw or, preferably, our native Little Bluestem straw, available at our retail garden centers. Once mulching is complete, broadcast native wildflower seed over the area without raking it in. A good rainfall or thorough watering will provide sufficient soil contact for successful germination.

Planting Information

Dig a hole in your planting site slightly larger than the plant’s root system. When placing the plant into the hole, ensure that the soil line remains consistent with its original level in the pot. Fill in around the roots with the excavated soil, gently firming it to eliminate air pockets. Water the plant thoroughly the same day to promote successful establishment.