Common Harebell
Campanula rotundifolia
Also listed as Campanula heterodoxa, Campanula langsdorffiana
Also known as Harebell, Roundleaf Harebell, Fairy-thimble
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A delicate alpine perennial bearing nodding, bell-shaped lavender-blue flowers on slender stems. It thrives in rocky, well-drained sites and is excellent for rock gardens, borders, and meadows.
Why grow it
Campanula rotundifolia offers reliable performance in nutrient-poor, gravelly soils where many ornamentals struggle, making it useful for stabilizing rocky slopes or poor sites. Its extended bloom period (summer into early fall) and modest water needs once established compare favorably to cultivated bellflowers that demand richer soil or more consistent moisture. The nodding flowers attract pollinators without requiring deadheading to remain attractive.
Watch out for
In fertile, well-amended soil with consistent moisture, this alpine species may become leggy or short-lived rather than developing the compact habit it displays in lean conditions. Young seedlings are slow to establish and benefit from protection during their first season in areas with intense summer heat or humidity.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Campanulaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Northern Hemisphere (temperate and arctic regions)
Native to: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A delicate alpine perennial bearing nodding, bell-shaped lavender-blue flowers on slender stems. It thrives in rocky, well-drained sites and is excellent for rock gardens, borders, and meadows.
Climate Match for your location
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Why grow it
Campanula rotundifolia offers reliable performance in nutrient-poor, gravelly soils where many ornamentals struggle, making it useful for stabilizing rocky slopes or poor sites. Its extended bloom period (summer into early fall) and modest water needs once established compare favorably to cultivated bellflowers that demand richer soil or more consistent moisture. The nodding flowers attract pollinators without requiring deadheading to remain attractive.
Watch out for
In fertile, well-amended soil with consistent moisture, this alpine species may become leggy or short-lived rather than developing the compact habit it displays in lean conditions. Young seedlings are slow to establish and benefit from protection during their first season in areas with intense summer heat or humidity.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Campanulaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Northern Hemisphere (temperate and arctic regions)
Native to: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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