Gammill, Lynn Crosby
Campanulastrum americanum (L.) Small
American bellflower, American-bellflower, Tall bellflower
Campanulaceae (Bellflower Family)
A 3-4 ft., erect plant with leafy stems. The upper portion of the
stem is lined with showy, lavender-blue, five-petaled flowers. Radially symmetrical, light blue to violet flowers borne singly or in clusters in axils of upper leaves and forming an elongated, spike-like cluster.
In spite of the common name and the
genus name, derived from the Latin campana (bell), the flowers of this species are usually flat, not bell-shaped as are many others in this family. Tall Bellflower was formerly included in the
genus Campanula.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Annual Habit: Herb Leaf: Green
Flower:
Fruit: Size Class: 3-6 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Blue , Purple
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , FL , GA , IL , IN , IA , KS , KY , LA , MD , MI , MN , MS , MO , NE , NJ , NY , NC , OH , OK , PA , SC , SD , TN , VA , WV , WI
Canada: NB Native Distribution: Southern Ont. & NY to MN, s. to GA & LA
Native Habitat: Moist woods; shady streams; thickets
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N) Growing Conditions
Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Circumneutral (pH 6.8-7.2)
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Soil Description: Rich, moist soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available
Benefit
Use Wildlife: Hummingbirds
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Attracts: Hummingbirds
Last Update: 2012-12-07
