rampion
Campanula rapunculus
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Lilac blue or white
Garden uses
Notes
Rampion (Campanula rapunculus) is a perennial for the food garden and the annual bed. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It grows 24 to 36 inches tall and 12 to 24 inches wide. Lilac blue or white flowers open in mid to late summer.
Pairs well with Mallow, Rhubarb, African marigold, and Tall fescue.
Native range
Northern Africa, western Asia, and Europe.