RHS Other common names
thyrsoid bellflower
Herbaceous Perennial Annual Biennial
An upright biennial or short-lived perennial to around 50cm tall with a rosette of narrow, stiffly hairy, lance-shaped leaves to 12cm long. Unbranched, bristly and leafy stems develop in summer and bear a dense, fat spike of creamy-yellow, slightly fragrant, tubular flowers up to 2.5cm long
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Chalk, Loam, Sand
Max Height
0.5-1 metres
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres