Spreading Bellflower is a hardy perennial that brings delicate, showy blooms to gardens across zones 4 and colder climates. This heirloom variety grows 18 to 24 inches tall with a compact 12-inch spread, flowering reliably from spring through summer. Its drought tolerance and low maintenance needs make it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking reliable color without fussing, while its ability to attract butterflies adds life and movement to the garden.
Full Sun
Moderate
4-4
24in H x 12in W
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Spreading Bellflower thrives in full sun with moderate water and minimal care, making it genuinely low-demand once established. The showy flowers bloom continuously from March through August, providing months of color in a single season. Deer leave it alone, and it handles dry soil with confidence, so you can plant it in tough spots where other perennials struggle.
As a flowering perennial, Spreading Bellflower is grown primarily for its ornamental blooms in garden borders, cottage gardens, and mixed perennial beds. The showy flowers attract butterflies throughout the growing season, making it valuable for pollinator gardens and landscapes designed to support beneficial insects.
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Sow seeds indoors in late winter to spring, keeping the soil at 65 to 70°F. Seeds will sprout in 14 to 21 days. Start seeds early enough to transplant outdoors after the last frost.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last spring frost when soil has warmed. Space plants 8 inches apart.
Direct sow from spring through midsummer in a nursery bed in partial shade, then transplant the following spring. Thin seedlings to 6 to 8 inches apart once they have their first true leaves.
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