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Genus: Campanula Species: carpatica Common Name: Tussock Bellflower Family: Campanulaceae + Lobeliaceae Order: Asterales Native: Carpathian Mountains Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 0.5 to 1 foot Width: 0.5 to 1 foot Flowering Season: Spring to Summer Flower Color: White, Purple or blue Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 3-8 Note: This low, clump-forming plant is suitable for rock gardens, edging and at the front of borders. Since this plant benefits from a cool root temperature, mulching is recommended. Flowering is significantly reduced where the night temperature consistently exceeds 70-75 F. Monitor plant for snails and slugs. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moderately dry, well-drained, organic-rich soil.