Harebell

Harebell is a hardy but delicate-looking, long-blooming plant, ideal for borders, sidewalk edges and rock gardens. It's only about 40 cm tall and blooms from June to September. It spreads slowly by roots and fills empty spaces by self-seeding. 

Growing Conditions:

Medium to dry, preferably sandy or loamy soil, full sun to part sun. 

Relationships:

The bellflower resin bee in the picture is a frequent visitor among many small and other medium-sized bees and moths enjoying nectar and pollen from the open, easily accessible flowers.

Science has recognized two pollen-specialist bees so far (Colletes brevicornis and Dufourea maura) that rely on bellflower pollen in their larval stage.