| Common Name: | Sprawling Bluebell |
| Synonym: | |
| Family: | Campanulaceae |
| Size: | 10-50cm high |
| Description: | Erect to sprawling tufted perennial herb, many-branched from a few basal stems. Plants often die back in summer to a thick taproot. |
| Leaves: | Scattered narrow leaves 3-70mm x 1-10mm, leaves at base often paired, broader and toothed. |
| Flowering: | Tiny soft bell-shaped flowers to the end of stems. Petals are edible. |
| Flower Colour: | Blue with white style |
| Flowering Time: | September to November |
| Growing Conditions: | Moist to well drained soils in moist to wet forests but often occurring in gardens. Full sun, semi-shade. |
| Garden Use: | Dainty little herb which will seed freely in some gardens. |
| Related Species: | |
| Plant Communities: | 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29, 45 |
| Conservation Status: | Locally common within its preferred growing conditions |
| Aboriginal Use: | Food - flowers |
| Commercially available: | Indigenous nursery |
| Bird Attracting: | No |
| Butterfly Attracting: | Nectar for butterflies |
| Frog Habitat: | No |
| Photographer: | Marilyn Gray © |