Another one for ID

[James M]

Hi all, here's one I came across today in the garden, can anyone suggest an ID? Again apologies for the dodgy photography

[KeenTeen17]

Originally Posted by James M

Hi all, here's one I came across today in the garden, can anyone suggest an ID? Again apologies for the dodgy photography

The leaves look like Garlic Mustard but the flowers are all wrong. It looks like they are just coming out so it might be a good idea to wait for them to open.

[James M]

Thanks KT, the flowers look like they might be purple/lilac kind of colour which I thought was interesting as it's one I've not seen before (even if it's really common!). I'll wait until they open then, could be tomorrow even? Thanks to this site I've really been getting into my wildflowers and plants recently, my knowledge on the subject is next to none but I suppose we all have to start somewhere!

[pleb]

Your plant reminds me of pictures I've seen of Campanula species which can have blue/purple flowers but I couldn't say which one.

[James M]

Thanks pleb, while I was looking through one of my books, I thought it looked similar to Nettle Leaved Bellflower, but the leaves seem more rounded on this plant.

[aeshna5]

Campanula poscharskyana.

[KeenTeen17]

Originally Posted by aeshna5

Campanula poscharskyana.

thats the one

[James M]

Ah thank you! am I to assume that this is a garden escapee?

[Adam Cheeseman]

Certainly is. Trailing Bellflower. Very common escapee.

Cheers,

Adam

[aeshna5]

Originally Posted by Adam Cheeseman

Certainly is. Trailing Bellflower. Very common escapee.

Cheers,

Adam

Certainly very commonly naturalised around London on walls, embankments, etc.

I was surprised + disappointed it's not included in the new Streeter Collins Wildflower Guide!