tall bellflower
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tall bellflower
Campanulastrum americanum
The tall bellflower is a beautiful flower that grows tall and has lovely blue or purple petals. It often blooms in the summer and can be found in fields and along roadsides.
Habitat: Fields and roadsides
Appearance
The tall bellflower is a striking plant with a single, unbranched stem crowned by numerous star-shaped, blue-violet flowers. Its unique flat, wheel-like blooms feature a prominent, curved white pistil extending from the center, making it visually distinct.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyCampanulaceaeGenusCampanulastrum
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Early American settlers used its leaves and roots for various remedies.
It's the only species in its entire genus, making it truly unique!
Its flowers are star-shaped, not bell-shaped like other bellflowers!
The stamens release pollen before the pistil is ready, stopping self-pollination.
Special abilities
Ability
Shady Supporter
It can thrive in dappled light, adapting its growth to flourish where many sun-loving plants struggle.
Ability
Self-Seeding Spreader
This plant readily drops seeds around its base, creating new plants each year without needing much help.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-240 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer to early fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Biennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Collects nectar and pollen, aiding reproduction.
pollinates
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
Visits flowers for nectar, transferring pollen.
pollinates
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus
Feeds on nectar, helping to spread pollen.
eaten by
White-tailed deer
Odocoileus virginianus
May browse its leaves, especially when young.
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.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
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.
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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 tall bellflower?
30-240 cm
How wide does tall bellflower spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on tall bellflower?
1-2.5 cm
When does tall bellflower bloom?
Summer to early fall
Is tall bellflower edible?
Yes
Is tall bellflower toxic?
None
What is tall bellflower's lifecycle?
Biennial
How is tall bellflower pollinated?
Insect
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