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Campanula glomerata var. acaulis

Family Campanulaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   2a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 8 - 20 cm (3 - 8 in)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Campanula glomerata var. acaulis (Dane's blood) bears showy and medium violet blossoms during late spring to mid-summer. This herbaceous perennial is spreading in form and has medium green foliage that is matte and medium textured.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, edging, mass planting, wild flower and woodland.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden. Campanula glomerata var. acaulis tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to rabbits.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Campanula glomerata var. acaulis (Dane's blood) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. Be advised that Campanula glomerata var. acaulis (Dane's blood) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.