trefle.io · Taken Jun 13, 2018 by Fejul Xeto (cc-by-sa)
Campanulaceae
Rampion
Campanula rapunculus
Also known as Rampion campanula, Phyteuma spicatum, Rampion bellflower, Campanula esculenta
Native Plants · Edibles & Herbs · Rampion · Campanula · Edible Root · Cottage Garden · Wildflower · Part Shade · European Herb · Bellflower Family · Biennial
Rampion thrives in partial shade with consistently moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Water regularly during dry spells and mulch around the base to retain moisture. Both the roots and young leaves are edible, making it a charming addition to an edible cottage garden.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water thoroughly until soil is evenly moist, then allow the top inch to dry before watering again · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6–7.5
- Temperature
- -30°F to 85°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 3a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 6 in – 5 ft
- Spread
- 18 in
- Spacing
- 12 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Fine
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Albania, Algeria, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Rus, Corse, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Morocco
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies
Sources: trefle, usda
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