Blue Tussock Bellflower
Blue tussock bellflower is a very low-growing plant with a spreading habit. Upward facing, blue bell-shaped flowers are produced on upright flower stalks. The triangular leaves are bright green and have toothed edges. This is a tough plant that can be used successfully in the Colorado Springs area if it receives regular moisture.
Blue Tussock Bellflower
Blue tussock bellflower is a very low-growing plant with a spreading habit. Upward facing, blue bell-shaped flowers are produced on upright flower stalks. The triangular leaves are bright green and have toothed edges. This is a tough plant that can be used successfully in the Colorado Springs area if it receives regular moisture.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Campanula carpatica 'Blue Clips'
Pronunciation
kam-PAN-yoo-luh kar-PAT-ih-kuh
Mature Height
6 to 12 in.
Mature Spread
6 to 12 in.
Water usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
blue-purple
Bloom time
July to September
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
central Europe
Light Requirements
sun to filtered shade
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 4-7
Elevation Limit
hardy to 7,500 ft.
Performance
Blue tussock bellflower has grown at the Water Wise Demonstration Garden for many years. To flower regularly, it needs frequent division and regular watering. The flowers are very attractive in bloom.
Maintenance
Removing the spent flowers encourages encourages continual flower production throughout the summer. Divide every three or four years to promote vigorous growth since it dies out in the center as it ages.