Creeping bellflower

(Campanula rapunculoides)

Creeping bellflower, (Campanula rapunculoides) is an herbaceous, creeping perennial. Erect stems are unbranched and form dense clumps 16-40 inches tall. Stems are purple near the base, are smooth to slightly hairy, and contain a milky liquid.

  • Invades fields, stream banks, woodlands, prairies, roadsides, urban areas and oak savannas.
  • Introduced as an ornamental, creeping bellflower escaped gardens and is now found throughout Wisconsin.
  • Creates monoculture stands through seed production and rhizomes.

CREEPING BELLFLOWER RESOURCES

UW-Madison Renz Weed Lab, Creeping bellflower

Missouri Plants, Creeping bellflower

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