Bell-shaped blue flowers, 3/4″ long, each formed from 5 fused petals nodding from a thin stem.
Family | Bellflower |
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Season Bloom | Summer, fall |
Habitat | Dunes, sandy meadows, sunny. Harebell looks very delicate with its thin stem and leaves, yet does best in harsh dune conditions. Too rich soil or too much moisture and this plant suffers. Will self seed. Can be found all around the globe at the 45th Parallel. |
Cycle | Perennial |
Height | 6-20" |
Leaf Description | The Harebell has three types of leaves. Basal leaves are roundish and tend to dry up and disappear before the flowers appear. Lower leaves are lance shaped upper leaves are lanced shaped and thinner than the lower leaves. |
Soil Type | Dry |
Light Source | Sun |
Location | Woodland |