Adria Bellflower (Campanula portenschlagiana)

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

Campanula portenschlagiana is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 1 m (3ft 3in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3 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

mild flavour and make an acceptable ingredient in mixed salads, especially in the winter, but we find that, eaten in quantity, they become a bit unpleasant. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; The leaves are rather small, but they are produced all year round.; They have a mild flavour and make an acceptable ingredient in mixed salads, especially in the winter, but we find that, eaten in quantity, they become a bit unpleasant.; Very freely produced, they have a pleasant flavour and make a very decorative addition to salads.

Habitat & North American Range

Naturalized on walls and rocky banks in central and southern England. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)