Bluebell (Campanula rotundifolia)

Bluebell (Campanula rotundifolia) is a rosette-forming perennial with slender, upright stems bearing nodding blue flowers in summer. Deadheading can encourage additional blooms.

Grow in full sun to part sun and consistently moist, well-drained soil. Filtered sun is preferred in the South.

Growing details

• Plant type: Perennial
• Mature height: 1–1.5 feet
• Mature spread: 6–12 inches
• Spacing: Approximately 9 inches apart
• Hardiness: USDA zones 3–6
• Light: Full sun to part sun; filtered sun preferred in the South
• Soil: Consistently moist and well-drained
• Flowers: Nodding blue blooms on slender stems
• Bloom season: Summer

Care and garden use

This low-maintenance perennial prefers cool summers and may struggle in hot climates. It can be short-lived but self-seeds. Remove spent flowers to encourage further bloom. Watch for snails, slugs, and aphids.

Use as an accent or in grouped plantings, edging, wildlife gardens, woodland gardens, or containers. Pair with Shasta daisy, cottage pinks, or hibiscus where growing conditions suit each plant.

Image credits: Prides Corner, Campanula rotundifolia; (2) BallSeed Inc, Campanula rotundifolia. Plants naturally vary in appearance and may differ from the images shown.