Blue Harebell

Margaret Williams @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database

USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. An illustrated flora of the northern United States, Canada and the British Possessions. 3 vols. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York. Vol. 3: 295.

Gary A. Monroe @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database

Names: Blue Harebell (English); Campanula rotundifolia (Latin)

Other Common Names: Bluebells of Scotland, Bluebell Bellflower, Witches Thimble

Habitat and Origin: A circumpolar species that can be found all over North America Can be found on rocky slopes or open meadows.

Characteristics: Perennial low lying plants with fine, grass like leaves and small lavender-blue bell shaped flowers.

Edible Portion: Leaves are edible raw or cooked.

Optimal Growing Conditions: Grows best in full sun or partial shade and can tolerate moist or dry soils.

Aboriginal Peoples Uses: The root of the plant was chewed to treat lung and heart problems or used to create ear drops for sore ears. The plant was also used in the treatment of sore eyes by drinking a decoction or washing the eyes.