Common Harebell
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Common Harebell
Campanula rotundifolia
The Common Harebell is a lovely blue flower that grows in fields and meadows. It has delicate, bell-shaped blooms that sway gently in the breeze, making it a beautiful sight in nature.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Common Harebell has delicate, nodding, blue-violet, bell-shaped flowers, typically hanging singly or in small clusters. Its thin, wiry stems make the blooms appear to dance in the wind, distinguishing it from other bellflowers.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyCampanulaceaeGenusCampanula
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
In Scotland, some people call it "Witch's Thimble" or "Dead Man's Bells"!
Its early leaves are round, but later ones on the stem become long and narrow!
Its stems are so thin, the flowers gently nod and dance with the slightest breeze!
This tough plant can grow high up on mountains, thriving in harsh, rocky places!
Special abilities
Ability
Mountain Climber
Common Harebell can thrive in poor, rocky soils and high altitudes, enduring harsh winds and cold conditions.
Ability
Rain Protector
The downward-facing, bell-shaped flowers help protect the pollen and nectar inside from rain, keeping it dry for pollinators.
Ability
Underground Traveler
Common Harebell has rhizomes (underground stems) that help it spread and form new plants, even in tough terrains.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 15-60 cm
- Spread
- 15-30 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer-fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Buff-tailed Bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
visits flowers for nectar
pollinates
Small White
Pieris rapae
sips nectar from flowers
eaten by
Roe Deer
Capreolus capreolus
browses leaves and flowers
Traits
Bell-Shaped Flower
Bell-shaped flowers possess petals fused or arranged to form a cup-like or campanulate structure resembling a bell.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
While harebells are pretty, it's best to look and not pick them so they can keep growing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Common Harebell?
15-60 cm
How wide does Common Harebell spread?
15-30 cm
How big are the flowers on Common Harebell?
1-2.5 cm
When does Common Harebell bloom?
Summer-fall
Is Common Harebell edible?
Yes
Is Common Harebell toxic?
None
What is Common Harebell's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Common Harebell pollinated?
Insect
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