Giant bellflower

Campanula latifolia

perennial1.5×0.5 mzone 3–7partial shade

Profile

Family: Campanulaceae
Habit: perennial
Height: 1.5 m
Spread: 0.5 m
Growth: medium
Lifespan: 10 years
First yield: after 1 year
Hardiness: zone 3–7
Shade tolerance: partial shade
Soil: Sand, Silt, Clay
Soil moisture: dry – very moist
pH: 6.6 – 7.6

Uses

Edible4 of 10

Medicinal2 of 10

Other uses1 of 10

Origin & habitat

Much of Europe, including Britain, north to Norway and east to Siberia and Western Asia.

Woodlands, lush meadows and hedgerows, frequently on slightly acid soils.

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: slightly toxic

This is no substitute for expert identification. When in doubt, do not eat it.

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