Campanula cochleariifolia Fairies thimbles (Campanulaceae)

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Campanula cochleariifolia
Fairies thimbles
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The Campanula cochleariifolia plant species is found in Europe. It is a member of the Campanulaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Fairies thimbles. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. bellardii. C. pumila. C. pusilla.

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Latin Name:  Campanula cochleariifolia
Common Name:  Fairies thimbles
Family:  Campanulaceae
Author:  Lam.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.15   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Cracks in rocks in mountains throughout most of temperate Europe[221].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a moist but well-drained rich sandy loam and a neutral or alkaline soil in sun or partial shade[1, 200]. An easily grown plant that succeeds in most situations so long as they are not both hot and dry[221]. Succeeds on drystone walls where it can become invasive[200]. It does especially well on the top of walls where there are cracks for it to root into[219]. Plants are hardy to at least -15°c[200]. The species in this genus do not often hybridize and so seed can generally be relied upon to come true[221]. The plants are self-fertile[221]. There are several named varieties selected for their ornamental value[200]. 'Elizabeth Oliver' has pleasantly flavoured leaves[K]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].

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