Campanula glomerata
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Campanula glomerata
Also known as:
Clustered Bellflower, Dane's blood
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer
Format:
Smal
Height:
1.00 m
Width:
0.60 m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
-
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Leaves, Flowers
Leaves, Flowers
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
None
None
Description
Leaves can be consumed both raw and cooked. They have a mild flavor with a pleasant sweetness and are an important ingredient in salads. The flowers can be eaten raw and make a beautiful and flavorful addition to salads. They are not only visually appealing but also have a pleasant sweetness.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/05
End of Harvest:
30/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Arbutus unedoxaera Strawberry Tree |
Provides shelter and attracts beneficial insects to pollinate Campanula glomerata. |
|
Cudrania tricuspidata Silkworm Thorn, Storehousebush |
Enhances soil structure and moisture retention, benefiting the growth of Campanula glomerata. |
|
Prunus domestica Plum |
Shades Campanula glomerata during the hottest parts of the day, reducing stress on the plant. |
|
Fagus sylvatica Beech |
Litter from beech leaves adds organic matter to the soil, improving fertility for Campanula glomerata. |
|
Fagopyrum esculentum Buckwheat |
Companion planting benefits by attracting pollinators and repelling certain pests. |