Codonopsis lanceolata

Codonopsis lanceolata is a rare vine with interesting bellflowers. Great hardiness for something so cool.

Codonopsis lanceolata is a fascinating but rarely seen northeast Asian perennial herbaceous vine from the bellflower family. It has large, nodding, creamy green bell-shaped flowers with chocolate purple and violet shading and spotting on the inside. Like Clematis, it wants its roots in the shade and top in the sun. Edible roots.

Common Name:  Bonnet Bellflower

Family:  Campanulaceae (The Bellflower Family)

Zone Hardiness:  4-8

Light:  Full Sun, Part Sun

Height:  4-6'

Width:  3-5'

Primary Bloom Colour:  Purple

Secondary Bloom Colour:  White/Cream

Foliage Colour:  Green

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Vine

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Soil Moisture:  Average, Moist

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Fragrance:  No

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Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Moist places in woods in low mountains and hills.

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