Harebell
Delicate perennial reaching 15-45 cm tall. Features round basal leaves and linear stem leaves with nodding blue bell-shaped flowers in summer. Thrives in rocky, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Forms small colonies through self-seeding. Extremely hardy and drought-tolerant. Suitable for rock gardens, naturalized areas, and challenging sites. Native to northern regions of North America and Europe.
Plant Details
Bloom Colour: Blue to Purple
Bloom Time: Mid to Late Summer
Sun Requirements: Sun to Part-Shade
Moisture: Dry to Moist-Drained
Phenology: Basal rosette emerges April-May. Flowering stems develop June-July. Nodding bell-shaped flowers appear July-September. Seeds mature and disperse September-October. Basal leaves may persist through winter in protected sites.
Wildlife Value: Late-season nectar source for native bees, butterflies, and moths; seeds eaten by small birds; provides summer color in challenging sites
Habit Over Time: Creates modest colonies through self-seeding in rocky crevices and limited rhizomatous spread. Maintains delicate appearance while providing reliable summer bloom.
Height: Short to Medium (6-18 inches)