Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia) is a native perennial wildflower that is hardy in zones 3-8 and is indigenous to North America.
The flowers are violet-blue, bell-shaped, and approximately ¾ inch long, featuring five fused petals that hang downward from a long stem. These plants make excellent container plants and bloom from June through September. The blooms and foliage have no noticeable fragrance, but the flowers are rich in nectar and pollen. They are very attractive in small bouquets. They attract bees, butterflies, moths, flies, and hummingbirds, and serve as a host plant for butterflies and moths. Additionally, they can be dried for flower arrangements.
Harebells require full sun to partial shade and typically reach a mature height of 12 inches with a spread of 8 inches. They prefer sandy or rocky soils that are dry or medium well-drained.
This plant is characterized by two types of leaves: round basal leaves and grass-like stem leaves. The stem is thin and wiry, growing to about 12 inches tall. After the flowers fade, seed capsules develop and split open at the base to release tiny, egg-shaped seeds that are flat on top and vary in color from rusty to grey brown. The capsules contain numerous brown seeds. Harebell has a prominent taproot along with horizontal rhizomes and fibrous roots. Suitable companion plants include prairie dropseed, butterfly weed, and blue grama grass.
Harebells readily self-seed and are resistant to deer and rabbits. They can also be propagated through division in spring or fall.
Historically, harebells have been associated with magic and fairies, with some beliefs linking them to witches transforming into hares.
Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia) is a native perennial wildflower that is hardy in zones 3-8 and is indigenous to North America.
The flowers are violet-blue, bell-shaped, and approximately ¾ inch long, featuring five fused petals that hang downward from a long stem. These plants make excellent container plants and bloom from June through September. The blooms and foliage have no noticeable fragrance, but the flowers are rich in nectar and pollen. They are very attractive in small bouquets. They attract bees, butterflies, moths, flies, and hummingbirds, and serve as a host plant for butterflies and moths. Additionally, they can be dried for flower arrangements.
Harebells require full sun to partial shade and typically reach a mature height of 12 inches with a spread of 8 inches. They prefer sandy or rocky soils that are dry or medium well-drained.
This plant is characterized by two types of leaves: round basal leaves and grass-like stem leaves. The stem is thin and wiry, growing to about 12 inches tall. After the flowers fade, seed capsules develop and split open at the base to release tiny, egg-shaped seeds that are flat on top and vary in color from rusty to grey brown. The capsules contain numerous brown seeds. Harebell has a prominent taproot along with horizontal rhizomes and fibrous roots. Suitable companion plants include prairie dropseed, butterfly weed, and blue grama grass.
Harebells readily self-seed and are resistant to deer and rabbits. They can also be propagated through division in spring or fall.
Historically, harebells have been associated with magic and fairies, with some beliefs linking them to witches transforming into hares.
