Tall Bluebell
Wahlenbergia stricta
Upright herb with stems to 90 cm tall. Leaves hairy, oblong, to 70 mm long and 13 mm wide, with wavy edges. Bell-shaped flowers pale blue or mauve to 2 cm wide, held at the end of stems.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Flora Type | Herbs |
| Former Scientific Name | Wahlenbergia gracilis var. stricta, Wahlenbergia consimilis. |
| Distinctive Features | Large bell-like five-petalled flowers forming a tube about the same length as the lobes. Thickened taproot. |
| Biology | Perennial. Widespread and abundant from sea-level to alpine zones. |
| Native Status | Native |
| Flowering Time | Aug-Jan |