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Campanula cochleariifolia (Fairies’ thimbles)

Campanula cochleariifolia Campanula cochleariifolia 'Miranda' Photo/Illustration: Steve Wanke


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Campanula cochleariifolia Common Name: Fairies’ thimbles Synonyms: C. bellardii, C. pusilla Genus: Campanula
Diminutive (to 2 inches tall) spikes bear lavender-blue nodding flowers that sway in the breeze.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Aggressive-invasive running rootstalk. Great planted among spring flowering bulbs for a second wave of interest. Grows well among rock walls.
 Care: Plant in full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
 Propagation: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring. Alpine species should be sown in an open frame. Divide in spring or autumn. Take basal cuttings of  in spring.
 Problems: Slugs, snails, vine weevils, spider mites, and aphids. Powdery mildew, rust, Septoria and Ramularia leaf spot, and Southern blight.
Height Less than 6 in.
Spread 6 in. to 12 in.
Growth Habit Runs
Growth Pace Fast Grower;Invasive/Aggressive Grower
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Dry to Medium
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Early Summer; Late Summer; Summer
Flower Color Blue Flower; Purple/ Lavender Flower
Uses , Beds and Borders
Style , Cottage Garden, Rock Garden
Seasonal Interest , Spring Interest, Summer Interest

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