Adriatic Bellflower (Campanula fenestrellata)

Family: Campanulaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Campanula fenestrellata is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to September. 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. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; A pleasant sweet flavour.; It makes a very acceptable addition to mixed salads in the winter.; Produced in abundance, they have a pleasant sweet flavour and make a decorative addition to the salad bowl.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)