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Campanula Peregrina

By Davis Landscape Architecture @DavisLandArch

Position: Full sun to partial shade

Flowering period: Summer

Soil: Moist, well drained

Eventual Height: 90cm

Eventual Spread: 20cm

Hardiness: 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b

Family: Campanulaceae

Campanula peregrina, commonly known as Peregrinating Bellflower, is a deciduous herbaceous perennial with an upright habit. Campanula peregrina is native to the eastern Mediterranean region. In its native habitat it grows in woodlands and woodland edges on the lower slopes of mountains bordering the sea. Its mid to dark green leaves are elliptical in shape. Its blue flowers appear on terminal spikes are attractive to pollinating insects, including bees. Campanula peregrina may be used as part of a mixed herbaceous planting scheme.

Campanula peregrina (08/09/12, Kew Gardens, London)

Campanula peregrina (08/09/12, Kew Gardens, London)

Campanula peregrina Flower (08/09/12, Kew Gardens, London)

Campanula peregrina Flower (08/09/12, Kew Gardens, London)

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