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clustered bellflower

Campanula glomerata

The clustered bellflower is a pretty purple flower that grows in groups. It loves sunny spots and can be found in meadows and gardens, adding color to nature.

Habitat: Meadows

Appearance

The clustered bellflower has striking deep violet-blue, bell-shaped flowers that grow tightly together in dense, rounded clusters, usually at the top of the stem. Its leaves are oval to lance-shaped and often softly hairy.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyCampanulaceaeGenusCampanula
clustered bellflower
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clustered bellflower

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Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Ancient Romans believed bellflowers could protect people from evil spells. Wow!

Its scientific name 'glomerata' perfectly describes its flowers growing tightly in clusters!

Some bellflower types can amazingly grow in tiny rock crevices, clinging to mountainsides!

This beautiful flower is native to chilly Europe and Asia, but it loves gardens worldwide!

Special abilities

Ability

Clump Power

Clustered bellflower spreads by underground stems called rhizomes, which helps it form dense clumps to outcompete other plants.

Ability

Nectar Lure

Its deep, bell-shaped flowers hide sweet nectar, luring long-tongued insects like bumblebees to help pollinate them.

Ability

Sun Seeker Stems

This plant grows sturdy, upright stems that help its flower clusters reach sunlight, making them more visible to pollinators.

Measurements & details

Height
20-60 cm
Spread
30-45 cm
Flower Size
2-3 cm
Bloom Season
Summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

collects nectar and pollen from its flowers

pollinates

Buff-tailed bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

visits flowers for nectar, aiding reproduction

eats

Bellflower Tortrix Moth

Eucosma campoliliana

larvae feed on the plant's leaves and stems

eats

Leopard slug

Limax maximus

may graze on leaves and petals, especially in moist conditions

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always look but don't touch flowers without asking an adult first.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is clustered bellflower?

20-60 cm

How wide does clustered bellflower spread?

30-45 cm

How big are the flowers on clustered bellflower?

2-3 cm

When does clustered bellflower bloom?

Summer

Is clustered bellflower edible?

Yes

Is clustered bellflower toxic?

None

What is clustered bellflower's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is clustered bellflower pollinated?

Insect

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