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Katmomma
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Posted 1 Year, 1 Month ago #1
This flower grows wildly on the side of my house. It may have been planted years ago by someone, or it is a wildflower. I would love to know more about it. It is on the north side of the house. Gets the morning sun. Blooms now, late June.
Would appreciate any help identifying it. I have searched pictures until I am cross eyed.
Thank you in advance
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Posted 1 Year, 1 Month ago #2
I don't know what the flower is called but I also have the same plant and have been trying to find out for the past couple years what it is called so will be watching for a reply. I have it growing on the east side of my house, it has been self seeding. I believe the birds gave it to me.
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Posted 1 Year, 1 Month ago #3
Hi Katmomma,

That looks like Campanula,
it spreads very easily,

Yvonne
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Posted 1 Year, 1 Month ago #4
It's NOT a Campanula, but a Campanula relative called Adenophora. Common name, hedge bluebells. It has a world-class bizarro root system which makes it VERY difficult to get rid of - pull a plant and you get roots, but remaining underground is a fair-sized albino carrot that will regrow if not removed. It is also a pretty aggressive seeder and (like Campanulas) also spreads by horizontal root pieces. Best use is in a wild garden where it can fight it out with other rowdy plants and is a great cut flower
Last Edit: 2009/06/27 20:34 By LabourofLove.
hardiness zone 3A

Kate Kennedy Butler
Labour of Love Landscaping
Glover, Vermont

LabourofLoveLandscaping.com
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Katmomma
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Posted 1 Year ago #5
That is it!!!!!!! And I don't care what it does in that little corner of my world. It can go crazy if it wants to. I thought it was a campanula, but the pictures I found were just a tad "off". I am so happy to finally have a name for it!!!!
Thank you all for your help and welcome
Carol
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ashley
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Posted 11 Months, 2 Weeks ago #6
they're called bluebells.. usually purple and blue
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Katmomma
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Posted 11 Months, 2 Weeks ago #7
Thanks Ashley.......I love this flower. I love any purple flower. Purple or white.
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