Pollinator plant

Clustered Bellflower

Campanula glomerata

Linked agroforestry plant data
Pollinator recipe
Sign in to use recipes

Common names

37 names · 28 languages
EnglishYour language
+1 more nameShow fewer names
  • Danesblood[1]
Other languages (27)
Dutch
French
Arabic
  • جريس عنقودي[5]
Belarusian
  • Званочак скучаны[5]
Bulgarian
  • Главеста камбанка[5]
Catalan
Chinese (Simplified)
  • 北疆风铃草[5]
Chinese (Traditional)
  • 聚花風玲草[5]
Czech
  • zvonek klubkatý[5]
Danish
  • Nøgleblomstret klokke[5]
Estonian
  • kerakellukas[5]
Finnish
  • Peurankello[5]
German
Hungarian
  • Csomós harangvirág[5]
Italian
Latvian
  • Kamolainā pulkstenīte[5]
Lithuanian
  • Tankiažiedis katilėlis[5]
Mongolian
  • Баг хонхонцэцэг[5]
Norwegian
  • toppklokke[5]
Polish
  • Dzwonek skupiony[5]
Russian
  • Колокольчик сборный[5]
  • Колокольчик скученный[5]
Slovak
  • zvonček klbkatý[5]
Slovenian
  • klobčasta zvončica[5]
Swedish
  • byaskvaller[5]
  • toppklocka[5]
  • ängstoppklocka[5]
Turkish
  • Yumak Çanı[5]
  • yumakçanı[5]
Ukrainian
  • Дзвоники скупчені[5]
Welsh
  • Clychlys clystyrog[5]
Sources & name notes (5)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Campanula glomerata — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Clustered Bellflower — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Campanula glomerata.
  • Dane's Blood — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(4); heading: Common Name(s):; Campanula glomerata.
  • Bellflower — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Campanula glomerata.
  • Danesblood — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Campanula glomerata.
[2] Royal Horticultural Society — common names ↗

Names retained from the referenced botanical profile or table.

Source records
  • clustered bellflower — Page 1, column 2, row top 682 pt; common-name cell after Campanula glomerata.; Campanula glomerata.
[3] Royal Horticultural Society — common names ↗

Names retained from the referenced botanical profile or table.

Source records
  • clustered bellflower — Page 3, column 2, row top 712 pt; common-name cell after Campanula glomerata.; Campanula glomerata.
[4] Campanula glomerata — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • clustered bellflower — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
  • Kluwenklokje — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
  • Campanule agglomérée — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
  • Knäuel-Glockenblume — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
  • Campanule à fleurs agglomérées — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
  • Ganteline — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
  • Campanula agglomerata — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
[5] Campanula glomerata — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • clustered bellflower — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
  • Kluwenklokje — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
  • Campanule agglomérée — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
  • Knäuel-Glockenblume — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
  • Campanule à fleurs agglomérées — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
  • Ganteline — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
  • Campanula agglomerata — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
  • Колокольчик сборный — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
  • Колокольчик скученный — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
  • Peurankello — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
  • zvonek klubkatý — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
  • Nøgleblomstret klokke — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
  • kerakellukas — results[0].names[13]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
  • toppklokke — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
  • Tankiažiedis katilėlis — results[0].names[16]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
  • toppklocka — results[0].names[17]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
  • ängstoppklocka — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
  • byaskvaller — results[0].names[19]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
  • 北疆风铃草 — results[0].names[20]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
  • 聚花風玲草 — results[0].names[21]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
  • zvonček klbkatý — results[0].names[22]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
  • Dzwonek skupiony — results[0].names[23]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
  • Баг хонхонцэцэг — results[0].names[24]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
  • Званочак скучаны — results[0].names[25]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
  • Дзвоники скупчені — results[0].names[26]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
  • جريس عنقودي — results[0].names[27]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
  • klobčasta zvončica — results[0].names[28]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
  • Kamolainā pulkstenīte — results[0].names[29]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
  • Csomós harangvirág — results[0].names[30]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
  • campaneta — results[0].names[31]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
  • yumakçanı — results[0].names[32]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
  • Clychlys clystyrog — results[0].names[33]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
  • Главеста камбанка — results[0].names[34]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
  • Yumak Çanı — results[0].names[35]; taxon id 84349; Campanula glomerata.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Campanula glomerata is an accepted species in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Campanulaceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Mature height
0.3–0.46 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Mature spread
0.15–0.3 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Plant habit
Clumping; Erect; Spreading

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Life cycle
Perennial

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Growth rate
Rapid

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Foliage
Deciduous

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day); Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Moist

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil texture
Loam (Silt); Sand

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil pH
Alkaline (>8.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

Sources [2]
Flowering season
Summer

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

Sources [2]
Native range
Europe and temperate Asia

NC State Extension profile. Origin reported by the source; this is not a claim of local nativeness.

Sources [2]
Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, pollinators, specialized bees.

NC State Extension profile. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

Sources [2]
Pollinator guidance
RHS includes Campanula glomerata in its Plants for Pollinators guidance.

RHS planting guidance. Choose accessible flowers with pollen and nectar; reduced-resource and double-flowered forms may be unsuitable.

Sources [3] [4]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

Medium suitability
Nectar value Medium
Pollen value Medium
Agroforestry database

Complete plant information

Open full plant profile

Structure

Vegetation layer
Herbaceous
Size
Small
Dimensions
1.00 m high × 0.60 m wide
Lifecycle
Perennial

Site conditions

USDA hardiness
4-9
Moisture
Moist
Soil
Sandy, Loamy
pH
Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Light
Partial shade, Sun

Uses

Edible parts
Leaves, Flowers
Edibility
4 out of 5
Medicinal value
0 out of 5

Leaves can be consumed both raw and cooked. They have a mild flavor with a pleasant sweetness and are an important ingredient in salads. The flowers can be eaten raw and make a beautiful and flavorful addition to salads. They are not only visually appealing but also have a pleasant sweetness.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Campanula glomerata — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 5098287; ID QB9W; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 5098287; ID QB9W; rank species; status accepted

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Campanula glomerata — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitLife cycleGrowth rateFoliageLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering seasonNative rangeReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Life cycle: Life Cycle
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Native range: Country Or Region Of Origin
    • Reported wildlife attraction: Attracts

    Source checked on .

  3. Royal Horticultural Society RHS Plants for Pollinators — Wildflowers

    RHS planting guidance; applicable flower-form restrictions are retained. General recommendations do not measure local nectar or pollen production.

    Supports: Pollinator guidance
    Relevant sections
    • Pollinator guidance: Page 3, column 2, entry Campanula glomerata (top 712 pt)

    Source checked on .

  4. Royal Horticultural Society RHS Plants for Pollinators — Plants Of The World

    RHS planting guidance; applicable flower-form restrictions are retained. General recommendations do not measure local nectar or pollen production.

    Supports: Pollinator guidance
    Relevant sections
    • Pollinator guidance: Page 1, column 2, entry Campanula glomerata (top 682 pt)

    Source checked on .