Bedstraw Bellflower
Campanula aparinoides
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–48" H × 12"–36" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
MN
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Bedstraw bellflower is a sprawling native vine that produces small white bell-shaped flowers from June through August. This delicate perennial has a loose, trailing growth habit and prefers partially sunny locations with average moisture.
In an HOA neighborhood
Bedstraw Bellflower takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Sprawling vine habit appears messy and uncontrolled
- Can look weedy and unkempt throughout growing season
- Lacks the structured appearance expected in maintained landscapes
Wildlife value
The small flowers attract native bees and butterflies during the summer blooming period. Its sprawling habit can provide ground cover and shelter for small wildlife.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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