Giant bellflower, Great bellflower
Campanula latifolia
Family: Campanulaceae
What it is like
A perennial herb. It grows 1.2-1.5 cm high and 45-60 cm wide. The stems are leafy and are straight and stiff. These arise from a clump of rich green leaves. The leaves are broad and pointed and slightly velvety. There are teeth along the edge. The flowers are in a spike and are large and blue or white and bell shaped.
There are about 300 Campanula species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It does best with rich, well-drained soils. It needs a protected and slightly shady location. It is frost hardy. It is sensitive to drought. It suits hardiness zones 4-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Austria, Britain (country/location of origin), Europe, Himalayas, India, Iran, Kashmir, Middle East, Pakistan, Norway, Scandinavia, Slovenia, Sweden, Tasmania, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten raw or cooked. The flowers are eaten raw or cooked.
Edible parts
Flowers, leaves, root
How it is grown
The plants can be grown by seed or by division or cuttings.
Its other names
Local names
širokolistna zvončica, Storklokke