Campanula poscharskyana
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Campanula poscharskyana
Also known as:
Trailing Bellflower
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.30 m
Width:
1.00 m
Growth Rate:
Fast
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 have a pleasant, sweet taste, but can be somewhat tough. The leaves are perfectly suitable for salads. Flowers are also edible and can be eaten raw. They are always plentiful, have a delightful, sweet flavor, and make a 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 |
|---|---|
|
Broussonetia kazinoki Kozo |
Provides shade and reduces competition from weeds around Campanula. |
|
Cydonia oblonga Quince |
Enhances soil health with its deep root system while benefiting from Campanula's ground cover. |
|
Arbutus unedoxaera Strawberry Tree |
Provides ground cover and helps retain moisture in the soil beneath Campanula. |
|
Asimina triloba Papaw |
Attracts pollinators that benefit the flowering of Campanula. |
|
Diospyros kaki Persimmon |
Offers a contrasting height and structure, giving diversity to the garden design near Campanula. |
|
Ficus carica Fig |
Provides a rich habitat for beneficial insects that aid in pest control for Campanula. |
|
Hovenia dulcis Japanese Raisin Tree |
Helps improve soil texture and increases organic matter in the vicinity of Campanula. |
|
Malus prunifolia Chinese Apple, Plumleaf crab apple |
Attracts pollinators and improves biodiversity around Campanula. |
|
Prunus cerasifera Cherry plum |
Provides early spring blooms that can attract pollinators to Campanula's blooms later. |
|
Prunus salicina Japanese plum |
Provides additional shade and attracts beneficial insects to the garden near Campanula. |
|
Sorbopyrus auricularis Bollwyller Pear |
Enhances aesthetic appeal with its unique fruits while co-existing with Campanula. |
|
Thymus serpyllum Wild Thyme |
Acts as a ground cover that inhibits weeds and provides a fragrant layer around Campanula. |
|
Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme |
Enhances flavor in edible gardens and attracts beneficial pollinators to the area. |
|
Ulex europaeus Gorse |
Provides habitat for wildlife, complementing the flowering habit of Campanula. |
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Verbena officinalis Vervain, Herb of the cross, Prostrate verbena |
Attracts butterflies and beneficial insects that enhance pollination of Campanula. |
|
Vitis vinifera Grape |
Provides a trellis for vertical growth and adds beauty to the arrangement with Campanula. |