Campanula latiloba

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Basic Information

Family: Campanulaceae

Genus: campanula

Plant ID (slug): campanula-latiloba

Numeric ID: 8743

USDA Hardiness: 3-7

Ratings

Edible Rating: ★★★☆☆
Medicinal Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
Other Uses Rating: ★★★☆☆

Physical Characteristics

Campanula latiloba is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.9 m (3ft) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies, beetles, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies). The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Europe - Siberia.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Ground Cover; Meadow;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Flowers Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked[K]. Pleasantly sweet, though individual leaves are quite small. The leaves are available all year round. Flowers - a pleasant taste and texture with a slight sweetness[K].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Campanula latiloba