Need help identifying this purple flower

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  1. redhawk44

    redhawk44 New Seed

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    My wife has this flower in the north flower bed, and she does not know what it is called. Can any of you tell us what it is called? Please?

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  3. Palustris

    Palustris Young Pine

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    Campanula of some sort, bit hard without seeing the leaves, but it could be C. glomerata.
     
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    redhawk44 New Seed

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    OK, thanks for the info....
     
  5. kate

    kate In Flower

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    What about......Canterberry Bells?

    Thats according to Google.

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    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    kate In Flower

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    I am always happy to help Toni

    It was a tossup between Canterbury Bells and Bluebells.

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  8. Cayuga Morning

    Cayuga Morning Strong Ash Plants Contributor

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    Redhawk44--I think Canterbury Bells are biennial....which means if your wife wants to have this plant again, she should let it set seed, & then be careful not to weed out the seedlings. They should bloom their second year.
     
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    I have planted Canterbury bells several times, but so far nothing. I thought perhaps these were Canterbury bells, but I am late to the parade.
     
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    Growingpains Young Pine

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    And I was guessing Foxglove. Too long since I've grown either Foxglove or Canterbury Bells.
     

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