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UK Wall BellflowerAlso known as: Adria Bellflower 3

Herb Icon Naturalized Flower    
Image of Wall Bellflower
Campanula portenschlagiana
Family: Campanulaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Wall Bellflower
Also Known As Adria Bellflower
Scientific Name Campanula portenschlagiana
MainColor White
PlantType Herb Icon Herb
Distribution Naturalized Flower Naturalized
Season Found June (May - Sep)
ImageUrl Campanula-002
Photographer DP
Location Found Abbots Langley
Country Found UK
Last Updated 03 September 2026
Photo Quality A

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
Non_Toxic

No known serious toxicity to humans.

Pet Toxicity

Not Toxic

Active Compounds

Contains typical plant flavonoids and pigments.

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