Chimney Bellflower

Description:

Campanula pyramidalis (Chimney Bellflower) is a species of Campanula, native to southeastern Europe in Italy and the western Balkans. It is a short-lived perennial herbaceous plant growing up to 1.5 m tall. The leaves are broad ovate on the lower part of the stem, slender lanceolate on the upper part of the stem. The flowers are bell-shaped, blue, 3-4 cm diameter. The flowers are hermaphroditic, and the plant is self-fertile.

Habitat:

It grows in many different soil types, and can handle a wide pH range. It prefers a sunny or partially shaded area. It is grown as an ornamental plant for its scented flowers; several cultivars have been selected with flower colour ranging from white to dark blue.