Chinese rampion
Campanula punctata

Family: Campanulaceae

What it is like

A small plant. It grows 30 cm high and spreads 45 cm wide. It keeps growing from year to year and forms clumps. The leaves are pointed and heart shaped. The flowers are tube shaped and hang down. They are cream with red spots inside. They are 8 cm long.

There are about 300 Campanula species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows well in composted soils in a protected sunny position. It is resistant to frost but sensitive to drought. It suits hardiness zones 6-9. In Sichuan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, China, Europe (country/location of origin), Japan, Korea, Mongolia, Russia, Siberia, Tasmania

How it is used for food

The young leaves are eaten with oil and salt. The flowers and leaves are used as potherbs.

Edible parts

Flowers, leaves, shoots

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed or by division of the clump.

Its other names

Local names

Chorongkhot, Hotaru-bukuro

Synonyms

Campanula nobilis;