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Campanula cochlearifolia

Scientific Name: Campanula cochlearifolia

Family: Campanulaceae

Category: Dicot

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Campanula cochlearifolia

Campanula cochlearifolia, a delightful plant beloved by alpine enthusiasts, is also known by several common names, including Fairy's Thimble, Diminutive Bellflower, and Bellflower. It's known for its tidy, creeping mats and delicate appearance, making it a popular choice for rock gardens and edging.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant forms creeping mats.
  • It has small parts, including tiny, dangling bell-shaped flowers.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant forms creeping mats.
  • It has small parts, including tiny, dangling bell-shaped flowers.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Campanula cochlearifolia Lam.
  • Family: Campanulaceae (Bellflower family)
  • Synonyms:
    • Campanula pusilla Haenke
    • Formerly known as C. pusilla
    • Campanula rotundifolia var. cochlearifolia (Lamarck) Fiori

Distribution and Habitat

Campanula cochlearifolia is native to the mountains of Europe, including the Alps, Apennines, and Pyrenees. It is found in alpine regions.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Forms a compact, bushy mound.
  • Low-growing, mat-forming perennial.
  • Spreads by slender rhizomes.
  • Forms tidy creeping mats of small green leaves.
  • Height: Approximately 5 inches (13 cm).

Quirky Facts

  • The species name *cochlearifolia* should technically be spelled with a double "i" but is frequently spelled with only one.
  • The name Campanula means "little bell" in Latin.

Cultivation

  • Easy to grow in rock gardens, alpine troughs, and container gardens.
  • Ideal for growing in rockeries, as edging, or in drystone walls.
  • Prefers a sunny position.
  • Hardy to at least -15°C (zone 3).

Interactions with Other Organisms

This plant is visited by fairyhunter and Weezingreens (according to thumbnail attributions).

Resources and Further Information

  • RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
  • ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): TSN 506866
  • International Plant Names Index
  • The Plant List
  • IPNI (International Plant Names Index)
  • NYBG (New York Botanical Garden) Virtual Herbarium
  • Australian Plant Name Index
  • Wikimedia Commons
  • Encyclopedia of Life