This beautiful bell-shaped blue flower hides an invasive plant that will destroy everything in your garden in a few years. Learn to recognize it.
Imagine a flower with bluish hues, delicately arranged in bells. Suspended in the air, it creates a fairy tale atmosphere in your garden. That flower is the bellflower, and yet…oh my God, never put it in your house!
We all fell in love with its charm, captivated by its purple and blue tones that remind us of those endless summer days. The campanula, or “bell flower”, is a real star of the gardens. However, she is a double-edged seductress.
The reason ? This beauty is truly invasive! She doesn’t just want a corner of your garden, no, she wants it all! Don’t let its modest size fool you. In no time, it will colonize your green space, smothering your other cherished plants.
Bellflower, also known as bellflower, is native to many parts of the globe. You can find it in the temperate climates of North America, Europe, and even the Himalayan mountains. Its native habitat is therefore quite varied, which contributes to its hardy and adaptable nature.
It is this adaptability that makes it so difficult to control once it has taken root in your garden. Bellflower is a perennial plant, which means it can survive for many years. She can thrive in a variety of soil and light conditions, making her extremely resilient.
In addition to its robustness, the bellflower has an impressive reproductive capacity. It reproduces by its seeds, which are easily dispersed by the wind, and by its roots, which can spread and form new plants. This underground spread is particularly problematic because it can allow the bellflower to spread out of control.
Being a deep-rooted plant makes eliminating bellflowers particularly difficult. The smallest portion of root left in the ground can grow back and give birth to a new plant. That’s why, even after pulling out a bellflower, you might see it reappear.
So, if you are tempted by its enchanting charm, think twice. Certainly, the bellflower is a beautiful flower, it is undeniable. But wouldn’t it be better to have a balanced and harmonious garden than a field of blue bells suffocating all other life?
If you like a challenge and are ready to fight for your garden, or just want an ocean of blue in your home, go ahead and plant it! But remember, you have been warned. After all, even the most beautiful things can turn into nightmares if left unchecked.
