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Campanula punctata 'Plum Wine'

Family Campanulaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread 45 - 90 cm (1.5 - 3 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The herbaceous perennial Campanula punctata 'Plum Wine' (spotted bellflower) bears showy, light pink and repeat-blooming blossoms during late spring to early autumn. This plant is mat forming and has showy, matte, medium textured and evergreen foliage that is medium green and dark red in colour.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, border, cut flowers, edging, ground cover and mass planting.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts hummingbirds to your garden. Campanula punctata 'Plum Wine' tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Campanula punctata 'Plum Wine' (spotted bellflower) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.