Campanula, Double Earleaf Bellflower, Fairy Thimble 'Elizabeth Oliver'

Campanulacochlearifolia

Family
Campanulaceae (kam-pan-yew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Campanula (kam-PAN-yoo-luh)
Species
cochlearifolia (kok-lee-ar-ih-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Campanula cochleariifolia
Campanula pusilla
Campanula bellardii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Light Blue
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Winchester, California

Mount Prospect, Illinois

Olympia, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Calgary, AB (Zone 3b) | August 2008 | neutral

It also seems to be hardy in zone 3... as many campanula species are.

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St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | November 2004 | positive

I've had this cultivar for several years. In my garden, it is not nearly as invasive as the straight species. It blooms fairly late in ...Read More

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Chillicothe, IL (Zone 5a) | February 2004 | neutral

From the research I've done on this plant there are descrepencies regarding hardiness zones. I guess I'll wait to see if mine comes back ...Read More

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