Tall Bellflower (Campanula americana (Campanulastrum americanum))-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Wildflowers

Tall Bellflower
Campanula americana (Campanulastrum americanum)

Flowers of Tall Bellflower
Flowers of Tall Bellflower
 
Features
Flat, blue flowers in a tall spike-like cluster. 
 
Culture

Full sun to partial shade; moist, well drained soil.

 
 
Mature Height
1-2 Feet
 
Native To:
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 8 
 
Bloom Color
Blue
 
 
Bloom Season
June - September
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

No serious insect or disease problems.
 
Additional Notes

Found in prairies and open woodlands. This plant is considered an annual (but it self sows easily giving a perennial appearance).