Ladybells

Adenophorapotaninii

Family
Campanulaceae (kam-pan-yew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Adenophora (ad-eh-NO-for-uh)
Species
potaninii (po-tan-IN-ee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Seward, Alaska

Belmont, California

Concord, California

Modesto, California

MOUNT HOOD PARKDALE, Oregon

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Gardener's Notes:

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ROSLINDALE, MA | January 2014 | neutral

In North America, most plants and seed sold and traded as various Adenophora species are actually the weedy, invasive, and ecologically d...Read More

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Seward, AK (Zone 3b) | January 2005 | positive

Adenophora potaninii originates from Western China. Also known as Bush Ladybells, this is a 'shrubby' plant. The lavender/blue bell-shape...Read More

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