Carpatica Campanula (Campanula carpatica turbinata)

Family: Campanulaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Campanula carpatica turbinata is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies, beetles, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies). The plant is self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

pleasant sweet flavour, but the leaves are a bit hairy. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; A pleasant sweet flavour, but the leaves are a bit hairy.; Flowers - raw or cooked.; Slightly sweet, they make a very pleasant and decorative addition to the salad bowl.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)