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Wall Bellflower
Herb Icon Naturalized Flower    
Image of Wall Bellflower
Campanula Portenschlagiana
Order: Asterales Family: Campanulaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Wall Bellflower
MainColor White
PlantType Herb Icon Herb
Growth Type Naturalized Flower Naturalized
Season June
ImageUrl Campanula-002
Photographer DP
Location
Human Toxicity Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

A low-growing, mat-forming perennial with masses of purple-blue, star-shaped flowers in summer. Widely cultivated in rock gardens, walls, and containers. In the UK it is naturalised, often escaping into walls and old stonework.

Distribution

Native to the Dalmatian coast of Croatia but cultivated and spread throughout Europe.

Medicinal/Other Uses

No significant traditional medicinal uses. Grown for ornamental purposes.

Edibility

Not generally eaten; sometimes young leaves and flowers of bellflowers are nibbled in salads, but not a common practice.

Human Toxicity

No known serious toxicity to humans.

Pet Toxicity

Not Toxic

Active Compounds

Contains typical plant flavonoids and pigments.

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