Species Campanula americana | Known

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Names

Common Names: American Bellflower, Carolina allspice

Growth

Height: 60-84 inches
Spread: 1-3 feet
Growth Rate: Fast growth rate

Appearance

Bloom Color: Blue
Foliage Color: Green to deep green
Fall Foliage Color: I don't know.

Environment

Hardiness Zones: Zones 3-9
Sunlight Requirements: Ideal sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade, with tolerance for Partial Sun to Full Shade.
Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, loamy soil
Soil Drainage: Well-drained soil ideal for Campanula americana includes perlite, vermiculite, and coco coir to enhance drainage and provide organic matter.
Soil pH: 6.0–7.5

Lifecycle

Lifecycle: Biennial
Leaf Lifecycle: Other
Seasons of Interest: Summer and Fall
Bloom Time: Summer to Fall

Reproduction

Propagation Methods: Division and cuttings

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and moths

References

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank: Species
Author: L.
Publication: Sp. Pl. : 164 (1753)

Superior Taxa

Kingdom: Plantae
Subkingdom: Pteridobiotina
Phylum: Angiosperms
Order: Asterales
Family: Campanulaceae
Genus: Campanula

Synonyms

Phyteuma americanum Campanula acuminata Campanula americana var. illinoensis Campanula americana var. subulata Campanula americana f. tubuliflora Campanula asteroides Campanula declinata Campanula illinoensis Campanula nitida Campanula obliqua Campanula pauciflora Campanula planiflora Campanula subulata Campanulastrum americanum Campanula americana var. americana Campanula americana f. americana Campanulastrum americanum var. illinoense Campanula americana f. albiflora Specularia americana

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024