Plant Details

Campanula persicifolia

Harebell, Peachleaf bellflower

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General Information

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

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous
Size: Small
Height: 1.00 m
Width: 0.50 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: Evergreen

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 3-7
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Flowers, Stem
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