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Peach-Leaf Bellflower

Scientific name: Campanula persicifolia
Taxonomy
Family:Campanulaceae
Type:Herbaceous perennials
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:3 to 8
Sun:Full to partial sun
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:3 ft
Width:2 ft
Bloom:Showy flowers
Bloom Time:May to September
Bloom Color:White
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Peach-leaved bellflowers bear both white and light blue flowers.

  Morphology:
This herbaceous perennial starts out with clumping basal rosettes which bear flowering stalks which yield the bells shaped flowers. The leaves are strap shaped resembling the leaves of a peach tree, hence the name. Flower stalks grow to 3’ in height.
Flowering begins in the spring and extends into the fall, especially if the spent flower heads are dead-headed. By the end of the summer the entire plant is best cut back severely, allowing the clumping rosettes to remain.

  Adaptation:
Look for a site with full sun, though partial shade can be tolerated. Over time there are reports that this plant can become invasive, as it can self seed. Flower beds can be designed so that stands are surrounded by impervious services that would hinder its spread.

  Pests:
There might be problems with slugs in wet gardens.
For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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