Campanulaceae
Campanula pallida
Campanula pallida
Also known as Campanula nepetifolia, Campanula colorata, Campanula colorata var. tibetica, Campanula colorata var. moorcroftiana
Native Plants · Bellflower · Campanula · Himalayan · Alpine · Rock Garden · Part Shade · Perennial · Rare · Flowering Perennial · Cottage Garden
Campanula pallida is a delicate Himalayan bellflower that prefers cool, partially shaded positions with fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season to maintain even moisture, but ensure good drainage to prevent root rot. This uncommon species is best suited to rock gardens or alpine beds where it can show off its pale, nodding blooms.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water moderately, keeping soil moist but well-drained; reduce in winter · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 5.5–7
- Temperature
- -25°F to 85°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed
Hardiness
USDA 4b-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 3 ft
- Spread
- 2 ft
- Spacing
- 12 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China South-Central, East Himalaya, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Thailand, Tibet, Vietnam, West Himalaya
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies
Sources: trefle, usda
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