Tennessee Smart Yards Native Plants

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Tall Bellflower

Tall Bellflower

Campanula americana

Part sun to light shade, moderately wet to moderately dry moisture level, tolerates wide range of soils but prefers rich soil, slightly acid to neutral pH.  2-6 ft. height, blooms in summer, violet blue flowers, reseeds slowly.

Germination Code:  C(30), D

Native Region:  Statewide, lightly in West Tennessee

Biennial.  In first year of growth, leaves resemble a violet so be careful not to weed it.  Easy from seed.  Attracts hummingbirds and bees.

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