Plant Details

Campanula latifolia

Large Campanula, Giant bellflower

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General Information

Scientific name: Campanula latifolia
Also known as: Large Campanula, Giant bellflower

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous
Size: Small
Height: 1.50 m
Width: 0.50 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 3-7
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Shade, Partial shade

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Flowers, Stem
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(1)
Features:
None

Description

Young shoots can be eaten both raw and cooked and contain up to 400 mg% vitamin C. Carrots are suitable for consumption in their raw form. Both the flowers can be eaten raw or cooked and have a pleasant, sweet flavor.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/05
End of Harvest: 30/09