Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00002102
11/12/99
Campanula pyramidalis--Chimney Bellflower
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7
Height: 5 ft Spacing: 3 ft
Type: perennial or biennial
Flowers: Blue
Comments: This is another short-lived perennial that can
be treated as a biennial. Because the plant will self-
seed it will give the appearance of a perennial. If
volunteer plants are not wanted, be sure to prune off
flower stalks before seeds can form and disperse. The
flowers borne along the top part of a stem that can reach
6 feet. To keep the stalks upright, staking will be
needed.
Propagation: Division may be done in spring or fall.
Seed may be planted outdoors in late spring or early
summer with flowering occurring the following year. The
seed is fine and may be hard to handle. Seed planted
indoors germinates in 2 to 3 weeks.
Cultivars:
'Alba' - White flowers.
References for Cultivars: White Flower Farm 1999.
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