Campanula portenschlagiana
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Campanula portenschlagiana
Also known as:
Adria Bellflower
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.30 m
Width:
1.00 m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
Evergreen
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
3-7
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Neutral Basic
Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Leaves, Flowers
Leaves, Flowers
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Ground cover
Ground cover
Description
Leaves can be eaten both raw and cooked. They are relatively small in size and are produced year-round. The leaves have a mild flavor and are delicious in salads. Flowers, on the other hand, can be eaten raw. They have a pleasant taste and are a beautiful and decorative addition to salads.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/05
End of Harvest:
30/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Acer campestre Field Maple, Hedge maple |
Acer campestre provides dappled shade, which is beneficial for the Campanula during hot summer months. |
|
Achillea millefolium Yarrow, Boreal yarrow, California yarrow, Giant yarrow, Coast yarrow, Western yarrow, Pacific yarrow |
Achillea millefolium attracts beneficial insects and can improve soil health, benefitting the Campanula. |
|
Prunus avium Sweet cherry |
Anemone nemorosa plays well with Campanula, enhancing the aesthetic with spring blooms from different seasons. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Corylus avellana provides nuts in autumn, while its canopy helps keep the Campanula moist. |
|
Matricaria recutita Camomile |
Matricaria recutita attracts pollinators and adds a floral display that pairs well with the Campanula. |
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Rubus idaeus can provide a vertical layer to the guild while producing berries, adding diversity to the planting area. |
|
Lycium Barbarum Goji, Box Thorn, Matrimony vine |
Geranium maculatum offers ground cover that helps retain moisture in the soil beneath the Campanula. |