Plant Details

Campanula rapunculoides

Creeping Bellflower, Rampion bellflower

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General Information

Scientific name: Campanula rapunculoides
Also known as: Creeping Bellflower, Rampion bellflower

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous
Size: Small
Height: 1.20 m
Width: 1.00 m
Growth Rate: Fast
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

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

Usage properties

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

Description

Leaves and young shoots of the field bellflower can be eaten both raw and cooked. They are a good source of vitamin C and have a mild flavor. The root of the field bellflower can also be eaten both raw and cooked and has a nutty and sweet taste. The young roots are the most flavorful and can be a tasty addition to salads.

Harvest Data

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