Family: Campanulaceae

Common Name: Campanula Sarastro

DescriptionPendulous, bell shaped purple blossoms cover this plant during the bloom season.
Pronunciation(kam-PAN-yew-la)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Perennials Hardy
Hardiness Zone5
Sunlightfull sun, part sun
Moistureaverage, additional moisture during flowering helps
Soil & Siteaverage
Flowerspendulous, 2.5 inch long, bell-shaped, purple flowers, starts early to mid June
Stemsspreads by rhizome
Dimensions18-24 inches tall, 24 inch spread, spreads slowly
MaintenanceI have found this plant may need to be staked, especially in part sun moist sites. Cut back after blooming. Divide every 2-3 years to maintain vigor.
Propagationdivision
Cultivar OriginSarastro Nursery Australia, A cross between C. punctata and C. trachelium.
Misc FactsCampanula comes from Latin and means little bell.
Author's NotesUsed this plant a couple of times. Easy to grow and hardy. Unbelievably gorgeous pendulous purple flower bells
Notes & Reference#144-Missouri Botanical Gardens web site (www.missouribotanicalgarden.org)
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