Campanula rapunculoides, commonly known as creeping bellflower, is a perennial herb that is native to open woodlands and grassy areas in Europe and west Asia. It can grow up to 47 inches tall and features upright stems with lance-shaped leaves. From mid to late summer, it produces racemes of nodding, bell-shaped flowers that are bright blue-violet in color, adding a splash of color to the garden landscape. The plant is known for its vigorous growth and ability to spread rapidly by underground rhizomes, which can make it difficult to control.

Creeping bellflower is valued for its attractive flowers and can be used in border plantings, cottage gardens, and as a ground cover. It thrives in a range of soil types, provided they are well-drained, and it prefers full sun to partial shade. While it is drought-tolerant once established, it benefits from regular watering during prolonged dry periods. Gardeners should be cautious, as it can become invasive outside its native range, choking out other plants and proving difficult to eradicate. Its invasive nature is due to its aggressive root system and prolific seed production.CC BY-SA 4.0