Marsh Bellflower
(Campanula aparinoides)
Marsh Bellflower (Campanula aparinoides)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Campanula aparinoides, commonly known as Marsh Bellflower, is a deciduous perennial herb native to wet meadows, fens, swamps, and marshy woodlands in the Central and Eastern USA, as well as the Southeast. It typically grows to a height of 0.5-3 feet (0.2-0.9 meters) and a width of 0.5-2 feet (0.2-0.6 meters). The plant features delicate stems and lance-shaped leaves, with clusters of small, star-shaped white flowers that bloom in the spring and are moderately showy. The flowers provide a soft visual appeal in naturalistic garden settings.
Marsh Bellflower thrives in moist to wet conditions and is often used in rain gardens, water margins, and other areas that mimic its natural wetland habitat. It is valued for its ability to adapt to wet soils and for providing early-season blooms. While it prefers part shade or full shade, it can tolerate some sun if the soil remains consistently moist. It is not drought-tolerant and requires soils with slow to medium drainage. Gardeners should be aware that in ideal conditions, it can spread vigorously, potentially becoming aggressive in some settings.CC BY-SA 4.0
Marsh Bellflower thrives in moist to wet conditions and is often used in rain gardens, water margins, and other areas that mimic its natural wetland habitat. It is valued for its ability to adapt to wet soils and for providing early-season blooms. While it prefers part shade or full shade, it can tolerate some sun if the soil remains consistently moist. It is not drought-tolerant and requires soils with slow to medium drainage. Gardeners should be aware that in ideal conditions, it can spread vigorously, potentially becoming aggressive in some settings.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.5-3 feet
- Width: 0.5-1.5 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White, Blue
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water: High
- Drainage: Slow, Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Wet meadows, fens, swamps, and marshy woodlands
Other Names
Common Names: Bedstraw Bellflower, Marsh Harebell, Sammakonkello, Campanule Des Vases, Campanule Faux-Gaillet, Campanule Scabre, Sumpklocka
Scientific Names: , Campanula aparinoides, Campanula aparinoides var. uliginosa, Campanula aparinoides var. grandiflora, Campanula uliginosa, Campanula aparinoides var. aparinoides, Palustricodon aparinoides var. aparinoides, Palustricodon aparinoides, Campanula aparinoides var. erinoides, Campanula aparinoides var. multiflora
GBIF Accepted Name: Campanula aparinoides Pursh