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Campanula pyramidalis

 
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Family: Campanulaceae (kam-pan-yew-LAY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Campanula (kam-PAN-yoo-luh) (Info)
Species: pyramidalis (peer-uh-mid-AH-liss) (Info)

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Category:
Perennials

Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Medium Blue
Violet/Lavender

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

By LilyLover_UT
Thumbnail #1 of Campanula pyramidalis by LilyLover_UT

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral berrygirl On Mar 19, 2007, berrygirl from Braselton, GA
(Zone 7b) wrote:

CAMPANULA PYRAMIDALIS Chimney Campanula - Tall - Plant 16" apart. Zone 3-8 Flowers are a clear deep blue on 5' spikes in August. Its stately, erect stems may require staking. Provides needed rich color during the difficult doldrums of late summer. Allow to self seed.

General Information
Almost as dramatic as Delphiniums, and a lot easier to grow.

(from bluestone)

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Ogden, Utah



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