Botanical Name

Campanula persicifolia

Commonly known as Campanula

Campanula persicifolia (Campanula)
Perennial

Open, nodding bells in clear blue on tall graceful stems. Self-sows into refined cottage garden drifts.

Quick Reference
Bloom Season
Jun to Aug
USDA Zones
3-8
Sun
Full Sun or Part Sun
Water
Moderate - regular watering
Mature Height
2-3'
Bloom Colors
BlueLavenderWhite
Pollinator Friendly Deer Resistant Cut Flower
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About This Name

Campanula persicifolia is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Campanula unambiguously. The genus Campanula places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Campanula, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Campanula persicifolia will give you the most precise results.