Canterbury bells are a common sight in cottage gardens. Their bright purple flowers add a richness of color to the pastels of late spring and early summer. They are a short-lived perennial and often need to be replanted.
Latin Name
Campanula medium
Family
Campanulaceae
Also Known As
Bellflower Glass Flower
Type of Plant
Perennials
Bloom Season
May - July
Seasons
Spring
Summer
Specifications
Max Height: 3'
Max Spread: 1.5'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Tolerances
Colors
Native Range
Southern Europe
History
George French of Fredericksburg, Virginia offered seeds of these for sale in January of 1799.
Other Details
Pollinator
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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