Campanula Species, Bats-in-the-Belfry, Coventry Bells, Nettle-Leaved Bellflower

Though definitely useful for shady spots, this is not " a little self-seeding", but a major pain if allowed to set seeds. The seedlings q...Read Moreuickly develop a tap-root which makes them hard to pull in heavy soils.

Extremely hardy and not short-lived in these conditions (zone 3, dry).

This plant is easily raised from seed and can also be propagated by division. Can re-seed a little freely, so be cautious. Great for ar...Read Moreeas that are somewhat shady.

This species is best used in a perennial border. It can vary from 2-3 feet depending on the fertility of the soil. It will produce an e...Read Morerect stem with a one-sided arrangement of fairly large deep violet-blue bells which have long hairs along their edges (something like the bearded bellflower, C, barbata). This species is suppose to be short-lived so allowing some seeds to fall might be advised. It is native to the Caucasus.