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Harebell
Campanula rotundifolia

Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia) Other common names: Blue Bells of Scotland, Bluebell, Bluebell Bellflower

Other scientific names: Campanula linifolia, Campanula scheuchzeri

French names: Campanule à feuilles rondes

Family: Bellflower Family (Campanulaceae)

Flowers: Summer;  Blue/Violet;  5 parts (petals)

Leaves: Simple, Entire

Height: 30-60 cm (11-23 in)

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas

Grows in Sun/Shade: Sun

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 196   

Native/Non-native: Native

Photography notes: These delicate plants with their beautiful flowers are very photogenic.

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: rotundifolia: round-leaved


Photographs: 153 photographs available, of which 11 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Range Map is at the bottom of the page

Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia)

The blue flowers of Harebell.

Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia)

Looking straight on to a flower.

Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia)

Harebells are very delicate plants.

Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia)

Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia)

Side view of a Harebell flower.

Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia)

Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia)

You can spend a lot of time photographing these beautiful flowers!

Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia)

Harebell leaves.

Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia)

A small group of Harebell on a rock on the shore of Lake Superior.

Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia)

Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia)


Range map for Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia)

PLEASE NOTE: A coloured Province or State means this species occurs somewhere in that Province/State.
The entire Province/State is coloured, regardless of where in that Province/State it occurs.

(Range map provided courtesy of the USDA website and is displayed here in accordance with their Policies)