Harebell
Harebell blooms in early summer and often re-blooms in fall. Blue-violet bell shaped flowers nod on slender, wispy stems up to 12 inches high. While delicate in appearance, Harebell is a tough little plant. Extremely drought …
Soil Type | Gravel, Sand |
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Soil Moisture | Dry, Medium |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial |
Height | 1' - 2' |
Bloom Color | Lavender, Blue |
Bloom Time | June, July, Aug |
Spacing | 6" |
Hardiness Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
Root Type | Fibrous |
Benefits | Pollinators, Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant |
Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia) blooms in early summer and often re-blooms in fall. Blue-violet bell shaped flowers nod on slender, wispy stems up to 12 inches high. While delicate in appearance, Harebell is a tough little plant. Extremely drought tolerant, it loves dry sandy and gravelly soils making it a good species for rock or xeric gardens, and semi-shaded slopes. Harebell is a "circumpolar" native species, found growing around the world in the Northern Hemisphere. The name is said to come from a folk belief that witches used the plant to transform themselves into hares. Other common names include Bluebell Bellflower and Witches Thimble.