Adriatic Bellflower (Campanula garganica)

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

Campanula garganica is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from June 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 mild flavour, and make a very acceptable addition to salads. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; The leaves are quite small but have a pleasant mild flavour, and make a very acceptable addition to salads.; Flowers - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)