Campanula persicifolia 'Blue'
Campanula persicifolia 'Blue' is a classic upright perennial with elegant spikes of rich blue bell shaped flowers that rise above narrow deep green foliage in early to midsummer. Its clean vertical form and long lasting blooms bring a refined cottage garden feel to borders while adding reliable color in sunny to lightly shaded settings.
Height & Spread: 24 - 36 in x 12 - 18 in
Bloom Time: Early to midsummer
Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil Preference: Average well drained soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil
Deer Resistance: Deer resistant
Native Status
This species is native to Europe and is widely cultivated in North America for its reliable performance, upright habit, and classic garden appeal.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Bees
- Attracts native bees and bumblebees which forage for nectar inside the open bell shaped flowers.
Butterflies
- Draws in butterflies such as Painted Ladies and skippers that visit for nectar during its bloom period.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 12 - 18 in apart to allow upright stems to develop without crowding neighboring plants.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for cottage gardens, mixed borders, and perennial beds where its vertical blooms add structure and blend easily with surrounding plants.
Companion Plants
- Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' (Feather Reed Grass) - Adds vertical structure and a strong architectural contrast to the upright flower spikes.
- Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower) - Extends seasonal color and pollinator activity into midsummer and beyond.
- Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Meadow Sage) - Provides darker vertical accents that complement the blue tones of the blooms.
- Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam' (Threadleaf Coreopsis) - Offers fine textured foliage and soft yellow flowers that contrast with the cool blue color.
- Nepeta faassenii 'Walker's Low' (Catmint) - Brings a relaxed mounding form and long lasting blooms that pair well in sunny borders.