Australian Bluebell, Sprawling bluebell
Wahlenbergia gracilis

Family: Campanulaceae

What it is like

An annual plant. It grows to 30 cm high and spreads to 25 cm wide. The stems are erect and slender. The leaves are narrow and green. They have saw-like teeth along the edge. The leaves near the base are opposite and sword shaped. The leaves up the stems are smaller and alternate. The flower stems are branching. These are 40 cm long. The flowers are white, blue or purple. They are star shaped or funnel shaped and have 5 petals. The flowers are about 10 mm across. Flowers occur singly at the end of the stalk.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It does best in light to medium, well-drained soils. It needs an open, sunny position. It can tolerate frost but is damaged by drought. Tasmania Herbarium.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, China, Hawaii, Myanmar, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, SE Asia, Tasmania

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Roots

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Campanula gracilis G. Forst.; and others