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Tall Bellflower Seeds

Campanula americana

5.00 (3 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
  • REVIEWS

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: This plant has the unique ability to be either an annual or a biennial, depending on the time it is planted. For annual plants direct sow in late fall, planting the tall bellflower seeds on the surface of the soil. For biennials, mix the Campanula Americana seed with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 30 days before planting in early spring. Thin or transplant the seedlings.

Growing: This plant adapts well to sand or clay, and grows best in partial shade and rather moist soil. It needs fairly moist soil, especially when becoming established; this plant has poor tolerance of drought. In its first stage of growth this plant will consist of a low cluster of leaves, followed by the appearance of the tall flowering stalk. Though this plant will self-seed, it spreads very slowly. It attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees.

Harvesting: For fresh flowers, cut the stems just when they have begun to bloom. Place them in water immediately.

Seed Saving: Since the tiny Campanula Americana seed pods on the stalk will ripen at different times, the seed will need to be harvested over period of time. Shake the entire plant over a container to remove the seed that has ripened, repeating the process every few days until all the seed on the stalk has ripened. Store the cleaned tall bellflower seeds in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Campanula americana

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Biennial

USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

US Regions: Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 300,000

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 4 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 4 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun, Shade

Height: 60 Inches

Color: Blue

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall, Blooms Late Fall

Uses: Cut Flowers

Tall Bellflower Seeds 5.0
Review By Allan Mussehl

Everwilde has many unusual seeds!

I love the variety of seeds but their postage is high and they never offer discounts. The packaging is very difficult for elders to open and get the last few seeds out (they tend to stick to the plastic envelopes). Pretty but impractical packaging.

Tall Bellflower Seeds 5.0
Review By FordyceFarmLLC

Attracts pollinators like crazy

This took a while to get going and I transplanted it to a different spot in the fall before it really took off, but it had many blooms and bloomed a long long time the 2nd year. It really pulls in the pollinators!

Tall Bellflower Seeds 5.0
Review By Michael

Tall Bellflower

I planted these during the early summer last year and theyre about a month away from blooming!! Campanula is my favorite garden species/family and I cannot wait to see these! Thank you for the great quality and careful packaging.

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~2,000 Seeds) $3.75 -+
1/16 Oz Mylar (1.77g) $7.96 -+
1/4 Oz Mylar (7.09g) $17.50 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~300,000 Seeds) $50.00 -+
1/4 Lb Bulk Bag (113g) $200.00 Notify Me
1 Lb Bulk Bag (454g) $750.00 Notify Me
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DESCRIPTION

These violet-blue stunners grow in tall spikes that are really unique with star-shaped flowers all along the stalk. This easy-to-grow wildflower flourishes in woodland areas or moist fields but can grow in average garden soil in full sun as well.
Though most wildflowers in the Campanula family come from the United Kingdom or the Mediterranean region, Tall Bellflower is an American native. Noted horticulturist Carl Linnaeus first recorded this species in 1753. Tall Bellflower distinguishes itself from other members of this family by its flowers that open fully rather than forming a bell shape. From the Latin, "Campanula" means "little bell," while "americana" refers to the place of the plant's first identification. In the wild, these lovely purple spikes grow in woodland areas or moist fields.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: This plant has the unique ability to be either an annual or a biennial, depending on the time it is planted. For annual plants direct sow in late fall, planting the tall bellflower seeds on the surface of the soil. For biennials, mix the Campanula Americana seed with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 30 days before planting in early spring. Thin or transplant the seedlings.

Growing: This plant adapts well to sand or clay, and grows best in partial shade and rather moist soil. It needs fairly moist soil, especially when becoming established; this plant has poor tolerance of drought. In its first stage of growth this plant will consist of a low cluster of leaves, followed by the appearance of the tall flowering stalk. Though this plant will self-seed, it spreads very slowly. It attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees.

Harvesting: For fresh flowers, cut the stems just when they have begun to bloom. Place them in water immediately.

Seed Saving: Since the tiny Campanula Americana seed pods on the stalk will ripen at different times, the seed will need to be harvested over period of time. Shake the entire plant over a container to remove the seed that has ripened, repeating the process every few days until all the seed on the stalk has ripened. Store the cleaned tall bellflower seeds in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Campanula americana

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Biennial

USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

US Regions: Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 300,000

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 4 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 4 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun, Shade

Height: 60 Inches

Color: Blue

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall, Blooms Late Fall

Uses: Cut Flowers

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 3 reviews
5.0

Review By Allan Mussehl

Everwilde has many unusual seeds!

I love the variety of seeds but their postage is high and they never offer discounts. The packaging is very difficult for elders to open and get the last few seeds out (they tend to stick to the plastic envelopes). Pretty but impractical packaging.

5.0

Review By FordyceFarmLLC

Attracts pollinators like crazy

This took a while to get going and I transplanted it to a different spot in the fall before it really took off, but it had many blooms and bloomed a long long time the 2nd year. It really pulls in the pollinators!

5.0

Review By Michael

Tall Bellflower

I planted these during the early summer last year and theyre about a month away from blooming!! Campanula is my favorite garden species/family and I cannot wait to see these! Thank you for the great quality and careful packaging.

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