Harebell

Campanula rotundifolia

Harebell starts blooming in early summer and may continue into early fall. Beautiful blue-violet bell shaped flowers nod on slender stems up to 12 inches high. The wispy thread-like stems arise, sometimes single and sometimes in a cluster…

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SKU
31950-03
Cultural Details
Soil Type Gravel, Sand
Soil Moisture Dry, Medium
Sun Exposure Full Sun, Partial
Height 1' - 2'
Bloom Color Lavender, Blue
Bloom Time June, July, Aug
Spacing 6"
Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Root Type Fibrous
Benefits Pollinators, Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant

Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia) starts blooming in early summer and may continue into early fall. Beautiful blue-violet bell shaped flowers nod on slender stems up to 12 inches high. The wispy thread-like stems arise, sometimes single and sometimes in a cluster, from a basal rosette. The basal leaves will often wither and disappear once the flowers start to form. Despite its delicate appearance, Harebell is actually a tough little plant. Extremely drought tolerant, it loves dry sandy and gravelly soils, rocky crevices and outcroppings, making it a great choice for rock gardens and semi-shaded slopes. Flowers can be deadheaded to encourage additional bloom.

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. Another likely reference is that the basal leaves are the shape of a rabbit’s ear. Other common names include Scottish Bluebell, Bellflower, and Witches Thimble.