Pollinator plant

Nettle-leaved Bellflower

Campanula trachelium

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Common names

41 names · 28 languages
EnglishYour language
+9 more namesShow fewer names
  • Blue Devils[1]
  • Blue Foxglove[1]
  • Coventry Bellflower[1]
  • Coventry Bells[1]
  • Gloves of Mary[1]
  • Great Throatwort[1]
  • Nettle-leaved Bellflower[1][2][3][4]
  • Our Lady's Bells[1]
  • Throatwort[1]
Other languages (27)
Dutch
French
  • Campanule gantelée[3][4]
  • Campanule à feuilles d'ortie[3][4]
Arabic
  • جريس خشن[4]
Belarusian
  • Званочак крапівалісты[4]
Bulgarian
  • Коприволистна камбанка[4]
Catalan
  • campaneta d'ortiga[4]
  • campaneta de bosc[4]
Chinese (Simplified)
  • 钟草叶风铃草[4]
Chinese (Traditional)
  • 寬葉風鈴草[4]
Croatian
  • Koprivastolisni zvončić[4]
Czech
  • zvonek kopřivolistý[4]
Danish
  • Nælde-klokke[4]
Estonian
  • nõgeselehine kellukas[4]
Finnish
  • Varsankello[4]
German
  • Nesselblättrige Glockenblume[3][4]
Hungarian
  • csalánlevelű harangvirág[4]
Italian
Latvian
  • Strēļu pulkstenīte[4]
Lithuanian
  • Dilgialapis katilėlis[4]
Norwegian
  • nesleklokke[4]
Polish
  • Dzwonek pokrzywolistny[4]
Russian
  • Колокольчик крапиволистный[4]
Slovak
  • zvonček pŕhľavolistý[4]
Slovenian
  • koprivasta zvončica[4]
Swedish
  • nässelklocka[4]
Turkish
  • kovançanı[4]
Ukrainian
  • Дзвоники кропиволисті[4]
Welsh
  • Clychlys dail danadl[4]
Sources & name notes (4)

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

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

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

[1] Campanula trachelium — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

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

Source records
  • Nettle-leaved Bellflower — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(9); heading: Common Name(s):; Campanula trachelium.
  • Bats in the Belfry — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Campanula trachelium.
  • Blue Devil Bellflower — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Campanula trachelium.
  • Blue Devils — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Campanula trachelium.
  • Blue Foxglove — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(4); heading: Common Name(s):; Campanula trachelium.
  • Coventry Bellflower — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(5); heading: Common Name(s):; Campanula trachelium.
  • Coventry Bells — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(6); heading: Common Name(s):; Campanula trachelium.
  • Gloves of Mary — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(7); heading: Common Name(s):; Campanula trachelium.
  • Great Throatwort — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(8); heading: Common Name(s):; Campanula trachelium.
  • Our Lady's Bells — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(10); heading: Common Name(s):; Campanula trachelium.
  • Throatwort — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(11); heading: Common Name(s):; Campanula trachelium.
[2] Royal Horticultural Society — common names ↗

Names retained from the referenced botanical profile or table.

Source records
  • nettle-leaved bellflower — Page 2, column 1, row top 727 pt; common-name cell after Campanula trachelium.; Campanula trachelium.
[3] Campanula trachelium — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

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

Source records
  • Nettle-leaved Bellflower — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 48588; Campanula trachelium.
  • Nesselblättrige Glockenblume — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 48588; Campanula trachelium.
  • bats in the belfry — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 48588; Campanula trachelium.
  • Bats-in-the-belfrey — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 48588; Campanula trachelium.
  • Campanule gantelée — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 48588; Campanula trachelium.
  • Campanule à feuilles d'ortie — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 48588; Campanula trachelium.
  • Campanula selvatica — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 48588; Campanula trachelium.
  • Ruig klokje — results[0].names[20]; taxon id 48588; Campanula trachelium.
[4] Campanula trachelium — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

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

Source records
  • Nettle-leaved Bellflower — results[17].names[1]; taxon id 48588; Campanula trachelium.
  • Nesselblättrige Glockenblume — results[17].names[9]; taxon id 48588; Campanula trachelium.
  • bats in the belfry — results[17].names[5]; taxon id 48588; Campanula trachelium.
  • Bats-in-the-belfrey — results[17].names[2]; taxon id 48588; Campanula trachelium.
  • Campanule gantelée — results[17].names[10]; taxon id 48588; Campanula trachelium.
  • Campanule à feuilles d'ortie — results[17].names[11]; taxon id 48588; Campanula trachelium.
  • Campanula selvatica — results[17].names[4]; taxon id 48588; Campanula trachelium.
  • Ruig klokje — results[17].names[20]; taxon id 48588; Campanula trachelium.
  • nässelklocka — results[17].names[3]; taxon id 48588; Campanula trachelium.
  • Колокольчик крапиволистный — results[17].names[7]; taxon id 48588; Campanula trachelium.
  • Званочак крапівалісты — results[17].names[8]; taxon id 48588; Campanula trachelium.
  • Varsankello — results[17].names[12]; taxon id 48588; Campanula trachelium.
  • zvonek kopřivolistý — results[17].names[13]; taxon id 48588; Campanula trachelium.
  • Nælde-klokke — results[17].names[14]; taxon id 48588; Campanula trachelium.
  • nõgeselehine kellukas — results[17].names[15]; taxon id 48588; Campanula trachelium.
  • nesleklokke — results[17].names[16]; taxon id 48588; Campanula trachelium.
  • Dilgialapis katilėlis — results[17].names[17]; taxon id 48588; Campanula trachelium.
  • Dzwonek pokrzywolistny — results[17].names[18]; taxon id 48588; Campanula trachelium.
  • جريس خشن — results[17].names[19]; taxon id 48588; Campanula trachelium.
  • zvonček pŕhľavolistý — results[17].names[21]; taxon id 48588; Campanula trachelium.
  • Дзвоники кропиволисті — results[17].names[22]; taxon id 48588; Campanula trachelium.
  • campaneta de bosc — results[17].names[23]; taxon id 48588; Campanula trachelium.
  • campaneta d'ortiga — results[17].names[24]; taxon id 48588; Campanula trachelium.
  • 钟草叶风铃草 — results[17].names[25]; taxon id 48588; Campanula trachelium.
  • koprivasta zvončica — results[17].names[26]; taxon id 48588; Campanula trachelium.
  • csalánlevelű harangvirág — results[17].names[27]; taxon id 48588; Campanula trachelium.
  • Strēļu pulkstenīte — results[17].names[28]; taxon id 48588; Campanula trachelium.
  • kovançanı — results[17].names[29]; taxon id 48588; Campanula trachelium.
  • Clychlys dail danadl — results[17].names[30]; taxon id 48588; Campanula trachelium.
  • Koprivastolisni zvončić — results[17].names[31]; taxon id 48588; Campanula trachelium.
  • 寬葉風鈴草 — results[17].names[32]; taxon id 48588; Campanula trachelium.
  • Коприволистна камбанка — results[17].names[33]; taxon id 48588; Campanula trachelium.
Plant references

Source-backed information

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

Taxonomy
Campanula trachelium 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
0.61–0.91 m

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

Sources [2]
Mature spread
0.3–0.46 m

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

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Plant habit
Clumping; Erect

NC State Extension profile.

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Life cycle
Perennial

NC State Extension profile.

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Growth rate
Medium

NC State Extension profile.

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Foliage
Deciduous

NC State Extension profile.

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Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day); 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.

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Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Moist

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil texture
Clay; High Organic Matter; Loam (Silt); Sand

NC State Extension profile.

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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
Autumn; 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 to Central Asia, and the Mediterranean to Iran

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.

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 trachelium 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]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

Medium suitability
Nectar value Medium
Pollen value Medium
Plant profile

About this plant

Nettle-leaved Bellflower (Campanula trachelium) is a herbaceous plant. It flowers from July to August.

Sources and references

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

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Campanula trachelium — 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 5099058; ID QC4G; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 5099058; ID QC4G; rank species; status accepted

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    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Campanula trachelium — 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

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  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 2, column 1, entry Campanula trachelium (top 727 pt)

    Source checked on .