Clustered Bellflower, Dane's blood, Clustered Bellflower

Campanula glomerata

Physical Characteristics

Campanula glomerata is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 0.6 m (2ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 2 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Most of Europe, including Britain, to temperate Asia.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Flowers Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked. A mild flavour with a pleasant sweetness, it can be used as a major ingredient in salads[K]. Flowers - raw[K]. Beautiful to look at, they have a pleasant sweetness and make a very attractive decoration to a salad[K].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known