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Creeping Bellflower (Campanula rapunculoides)

Creeping Bellflower (Campanula rapunculoides) is an invasive perennial known for its arching stems of blue-violet bell-shaped flowers, spreading aggressively via rhizomes

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Sunlight

Partial Shade to Full Sun

Watering

Consistent Moisture

Soil

Well-drained, moist, fertile

Temperature

Hardy

Fertilizer

Moderate

Care Requirements

Light

Partial Shade to Full Sun

Prefers morning sun and afternoon shade in hot climates, but tolerates full sun if moisture is adequate.

Water

Consistent Moisture

Keep soil evenly moist, avoid waterlogging.

Soil

Well-drained, moist, fertile

Temperature

Hardy

Prefers moderate temperatures, hardy in USDA zones 3-8. Protect from extreme heat.

Fertilizer

Moderate

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer in spring and mid-summer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb, Creeper

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

0.3 - 0.9 m

Spread

0.5 - 1.5 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

Yes

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Basal rosette

Flower Size

2-3 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

50000

Weed Status

Yes

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Synonyms
Cenekia rapunculoides (L.) Opiz
Drymocodon rapunculoides (L.) Fourr.
Rapunculus redivivus E.H.L.Krause
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderAsterales
  • familyCampanulaceae
  • genusCampanula
  • speciesCampanula rapunculoides
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 2/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 3/5

Edible

No

Low toxicity for pets and humans

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