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Southern Bellflower

Campanula divaricata

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Illustration of Southern Bellflower (Campanula divaricata)

Southern Bellflower is a charming plant with delicate, star-like blue flowers. It is native to the southeastern United States.

Habitat
It grows in rocky woodlands and shaded slopes.
Diet
Bees and other insects visit its flowers for nectar.
How common
Rare

Best time to see a Southern Bellflower

The best time to see a Southern Bellflower is August–September, when about 73% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 2,881 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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