Campanula rapunculus, commonly known as rampion bellflower, rampion, or rapunzel, is a biennial herbaceous plant native to a variety of habitats including open woodlands, grassy slopes, and rocky areas in western Asia, northern Africa, and throughout Europe. It thrives at altitudes up to 4921 feet and is often found in calcareous soils. The plant typically reaches 16-31 inches in height and features lance-shaped leaves. Its light blue to violet, bell-shaped flowers bloom from June to August and are moderately showy, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Rampion bellflower is valued for its historical culinary use, with both leaves and roots being edible. It is also appreciated for its ornamental qualities in cottage gardens and wildflower meadows. In cultivation, it requires well-drained, rich sandy-loam soils and can tolerate partial shade, though it prefers full sun. While it is winter-hardy, it benefits from mulching in colder climates. This plant is relatively low-maintenance but can be susceptible to slugs and snails. It is not typically associated with aggressive roots or serious diseases. Rampion bellflower can self-seed under optimal conditions, which should be monitored to prevent unwanted spread.CC BY-SA 4.0