Curiously, this species is named for the round leaves at the base of the stem which are rarely seen.. Most of the visible leaves are actuallu quite narrow

Light blue to purple blooms on rock ledges, beaches and meadows from June to September.

Harebells (Campanula Rotundifolia) are a delicate perennial with graceful, slender stems, usually in clusters, rising in height from 4-15 in. The stems can be weak so that the entire plant bends over. Its rounded, basal leaves wither early while the narrow, stem leaves remain. Blue-violet bell-shaped flowers hang singly or in clusters along the top parts of nodding, thread-like, mostly unbranched stems that grow in small patches. The nodding, bell-shaped, lavender flowers are borne in loose clusters at stem tips.

The root has been chewed in the treatment of heart and lung problems. An infusion of the roots has been used as ear drops for a sore ear. A decoction of the plant has been drunk or used as a wash in the treatment of sore eyes.

 

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Sun Exposure	Prairie, Savanna
Soil Moisture	Dry Mesic, Dry
Bloom Time	Summer, Fall June, July, August, September
Bloom Color	Purple
Max Height	1 feet
Wetland Code	FAC-
Germ Code	C(30),D
Seeds Per Packet	1,000
Seeds Per Ounce	900,000

 

Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked.

Medicinal Uses: The root has been chewed in the treatment of heart and lung problems. An infusion of the roots has been used as ear drops for a sore ear. A decoction of the plant has been drunk or used as a wash in the treatment of sore eyes.

Herbal Uses: Unknown