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Harebell

Campanula rotundifolia

Perennial

Harebell

Campanula rotundifolia

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Growing Conditions

Light Sun – Part Shade

Water Dry – Medium

Soil Sandy

Size 0.5-1.5'

Bloom Blue-Violet, Jun–Sep

Why Grow It

Rock Garden Thrives in rocky, well-drained spots

Long Blooming Flowers for many weeks through the season

Drought Tolerant Thrives with little water once established

Did You Know?

Despite its species name 'rotundifolia' (round-leaved), the round basal leaves usually wither before flowering — by bloom time you only see the narrow stem leaves, confusing many botanists.

Harebell is one of the most widely distributed wildflowers in the Northern Hemisphere, found across North America, Europe, and Asia in habitats from sea level to alpine peaks.

The common name 'Harebell' comes from old English folklore — it was believed that witches used the plant's juice to transform into hares.

Wildlife Value

🐝

Small Native Bees Sweat bees and halictids pollinate nodding bells

🐦

Goldfinch Eats tiny seeds from dried capsules

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Bee Flies Hover-feed on nectar from bell-shaped flowers

Good Companions

🌸 Butterfly Milkweed 🌿 Wild Bergamot 🌾 Prairie Dropseed 🌼 Blazing Star

Planting Guide

Plant in full sun to light shade in well-drained, lean soil.
Space 8–12 inches apart; ideal for rock gardens and edges.
Very long bloom season; drought tolerant once established.

Plant Details

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