Campanula portenschlagiana Roem. & Schult.

A vigorous herb. It grows 15 cm high and spreads 45-60 cm wide. The stems are trailing and spreading. The leaves are small and heart shaped. The flowers are blue and star shaped. They have 5 petals.

It is a cool temperate plant. It needs well-composted, moist, well-drained soils. It needs a protected sunny position. It is resistant to frost but damaged by drought. It suits hardiness zones 4-9.

The flowers and leaves are eaten raw in salads. The leaves and stems can be cooked and used in soups and stews.

Plants can be grown by seed or division.