Native to North America, Campanulastrum americanum (American Bellflower) is an upright annual or biennial with tall flower stems clad with rough, toothed, lance-shaped green leaves. In summer, the upper portion of the stem is studded with showy, flat, star-shaped, lavender-blue flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm). Attractive to hummingbirds, each delicate blossom features a petal tube that elongates with age and a white ring at the throat. The flowers are borne singly or in clusters in the axils of the upper leaves. Charming and eye-catching, they will persist longer if deadheaded. Depending on when germination occurs, this plant is either an annual of a biennial. It produces foliage in the first year and flowers in the second year. American Bellflower is a lovely addition to a woodland garden where it will self-seed readily, without becoming a nuisance, and keep a charming presence in the garden.

• Grows up to 3-6 ft. tall (90-180 cm) and 12-24 in wide (30-60 cm).
• Thrives in full sun to part shade in rich, consistently moist, well-drained soils. Prefers part shade in warmer climates.
• Great for rock gardens, cottage gardens, naturalized areas. Plant in groups for best visual impact.
• No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for slugs and snails.
• Plant seed indoors about 6-8 weeks prior to last spring frost or plant seed outdoors in late spring for bloom the following year.
• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new blooms. Propagate by seed.
• Native to North America.