Bellflowers

Bellflowers are named for the distinctive shape
and are part of the family campanula which has
its roots in the Latin, campana or "bell."

Popular varieties seen in rock gardens and along
flower edgings are the Harebell and perhaps most
notably, the Canterbury Bell with its associations dating
back to Chaucer and medieval times.

Offsetting their delicate form are the vivid colors of
many varieties of bellflowers - ringing out in vivid blue,
violet, pink, rose, gold or white.

Bellflowers prefer well-drained soil and, for most varieties,
a partly shady spot in the garden will usually do. Blooms
begin in mid-summer and last until the first light frosts of autumn.

Hardy perennials, bellflowers usually don't require protection
or mulching for overwintering.