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Campanula glomerata 'Caroline'

Family Campanulaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Campanula glomerata 'Caroline' (clustered bellflower) bears showy, light pink and repeat-blooming blossoms during late spring to mid summer. This herbaceous perennial is spreading in form and has dark green foliage that is matte and medium textured.
Typical Uses Border, cut flowers, edging and ground cover.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Campanula glomerata 'Caroline' tolerates drought. This herbaceous perennial attracts hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden.
Cautions The growth rate of Campanula glomerata 'Caroline' (clustered bellflower) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Depending upon your local conditions, Campanula glomerata 'Caroline' (clustered bellflower) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.