Campanula persicifolia

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Campanula persicifolia
Also known as: Harebell, Peachleaf bellflower
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Plant Properties

Layer: Herb layer
Format: Smal
Height: 1.00 m
Width: 0.50 m
Growth Rate: -
Leaf: Evergreen

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 3-7
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Flowers, Trunk
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
None

Description

Leaves of the peach leaf bellflower can be eaten both raw and cooked. They are a good source of vitamin C and have a mild flavor, which makes them perfect for salads. During the winter, the plant produces fresh leaves, but the downside is that they are very narrow. This means that a lot of leaves need to be picked to obtain a reasonable amount. The root of the plant can be eaten raw, while the flowers have a sweet flavor and are a nice decorative addition to salads.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/06
End of Harvest: 30/09

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild Description
Aegopodium podagraria
Ground Elder, Bishop's goutweed, Goutweed, Bishop's Weed 		Aegopodium podagraria can help in attracting beneficial insects and provides ground cover that retains moisture, which benefits Campanula persicifolia.
Thymus serpyllum
Wild Thyme 		Thymus serpyllum, or creeping thyme, helps suppress weeds and attracts pollinators, enhancing the growth of Campanula persicifolia.
Rubus idaeus
Raspberry 		Rubus idaeus can provide structure and shade for Campanula persicifolia, while also adding fruits that can attract birds and other wildlife.
Elaeagnus commutata
American Silverberry 		Rudbeckia hirta offers visual contrast and attracts pollinators, creating a beneficial environment for Campanula persicifolia.
Achillea millefolium
Yarrow, Boreal yarrow, California yarrow, Giant yarrow, Coast yarrow, Western yarrow, Pacific yarrow 		Achillea millefolium can improve soil health and attract a variety of beneficial insects that help pollinate Campanula persicifolia.