Trailing bellflower, Poscharsky's Bellflower
Campanula poscharskyana
Family: Campanulaceae
What it is like
A small plant. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 15-20 cm high and spreads 45-60 cm wide. The stems are erect and grow in tufts. The leaves are narrowly oval and hairy. The flowers are lavender blue or violet. They are bell shaped and star shaped. They have 5 petals. They are in loose spikes at the top of the plant.
There are about 300 Campanula species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It will grow in most soils. It is not particular about location. It is resistant to frost but sensitive to drought. It suits hardiness zones 6-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Balkans, Britain, Croatia, Europe (country/location of origin), Slovenia, Tasmania
How it is used for food
The flowers and leaves are eaten raw in salads. The leaves and stems can be cooked and used in soups and stews.
Edible parts
Flowers, leaves
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed or by division of the plant.
Its other names
Local names
Poscharskyeva zvončica, Serbian bellflower