Dane’s Blood

(Campanula glomerata)

Dane’s Blood (Campanula glomerata)

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Summary

Campanula glomerata, commonly known as Dane’s Blood, is a deciduous perennial herb native to a variety of habitats including meadows, grasslands, and light woodlands across parts of Asia and Europe. It typically grows to a height of 20–60 centimeters (7.9–23.6 inches), with some specimens reaching up to 90 centimeters (35 inches). The plant forms dense clusters of sessile, actinomorphic, and hermaphroditic flowers, each with five dark violet-blue or purplish-blue petals, creating a showy display. The flowering period extends from June to September, offering a long season of visual interest.

Dane’s Blood is valued for its vibrant flower clusters and its ability to adapt to a range of garden conditions. It is often used in border plantings, rock gardens, and as ground cover. The plant thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers medium amounts of water and well-drained soils. It is relatively low maintenance, but deadheading can encourage a longer blooming period. Popular cultivars include ’Joan Elliott’ with large violet flowers, the white-flowered ’Schneekrone’, the vigorous ’Superba’ with rich blue flowers, and the pale purple ’Caroline’, both of which have won the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit. However, gardeners should be aware that Campanula glomerata can be potentially invasive outside its native range, and it is advisable to check local regulations before planting.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Height: 0.5-0.8 feet
  • Width: 1-2 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Purple
  • Flowering Season: Summer, Spring
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Medium, Fast

Common Uses

Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Groundcover, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rabbit Resistant, Rock Garden, Salt Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Street Planting

Natural Habitat

Native to meadows, grasslands, and light woodlands across parts of Asia and Europe

Other Names

Common Names: Dane’s-Blood, Clustered Bellflower, Nøgleblomstret Klokke, Knäuel-Glockenblume, Büschel-Glockenblume, Knäuelglockenblume, Peurankello, Campanule Agglomérée, Toppklokke, Kluwenklokje

Scientific Names: , Campanula glomerata, Campanula farinosa, Syncodon glomeratum, Weitenwebera glomerata,

GBIF Accepted Name: Campanula glomerata L.