bellflower

Purple nodding blossom

Bellflower is any of various plants in the genus *Campanula*, named for their bell-shaped blooms that typically hang downward.

The flowers are usually blue, purple, or white.

Common in gardens and wildflower meadows, bellflowers range from low ground cover to tall border plants: The bellflowers along the cottage wall were in full bloom.

botanical

harebell

Bell-shaped woodland flower

CarpathianOf a European range
herbaceousHaving soft green stems
perennialRecurring each year

biennial · rhizome · cultivar · propagation · germination · seedling · hardiness · overwinter · clump-forming · groundcover

flower

bloom

Flower or flourishing state

petalBloom's colorful segment
corollaFlower's collective petals
stamenPollen-producing flower organ

pistil · pollen · nectar · inflorescence · perianth · bouquet · vase · arrangement · florist · pollination

shape

pendulous

Hanging so as to swing

noddingMoving head affirmatively
droopingHanging or bending downward
tubularHaving cylinder form

funnel-shaped · lobed · flared · cupped · star-shaped · delicate · graceful · pendant · clustered · spire

color

purple

Hue between crimson and azure

bluePrimary color; also sad
violetSmall five-petaled wildflower
lavenderFragrant herb, pale violet

white · pink · mauve · pastel · pale · soft

symbolism

gratitude

Thankfulness for kindness received

humilityFreedom from arrogance
constancyUnchanging faithfulness over time
affectionWarm emotional attachment

unwavering · delicacy · Victorian

bellflower

harebell

bloom

pendulous

purple

gratitude

bellflower

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