Scientific Name: Wahlenbergia stricta subsp. stricta

Common Name: tall bluebell

Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots

Family: Campanulaceae

Form Description: Perennial herb with tap-root, thick and fleshy in old plants. Stems- several, branched at base. Leaves usually on lower half of stem.

Height (m): 0.2 – 0.6

Flowers: Solitary on stems, pale blue, tube 4-5mm long, lobes erect and half-spreading.

Fruit: Papery capsule

Municipality
Break O’DayBrightonBurnieCentral HighlandsClarenceDerwent ValleyDorsetGlamorgan-Spring BayGlenorchyHobartKentishKingboroughLauncestonMeander ValleyNorthern MidlandsSorellSouthern MidlandsTasman
Plant Communities
Grassland
Habitat Notes

Widespread and frequent in grassy places.

Site Tolerance

Moist

Soil Tolerance

Fertile, Loam, Well-drained

Frost Tolerance

Moderate

Propagation Calendar

  • Flowering Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Seed Collecting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sowing Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Cutting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Propagation Method
Seed, Cuttings, Division

Seed Information

Seed Collection

Capsules change from green to tan-brown and become brittle when seed is ripe. Cut stalks of capsules, place upside down in paper bag and dry in warm spot. Beat capsules to help release fine red-brown seed. Sieve to clean.

Seed Treatment Method

Storage Stratification at 3-5°C for up to 3 months may improve results. Place seed in a damp medium, lightly covered. Put moist seeds in a plastic bag and store in the fridge.

Seed Treatment Notes

Seed matures 3-5 weeks after flowering. Seed from some areas may have 4-6 months after-ripening period. Stratification at 3-5°C for 3 months may also improve results. Cover the fine seed only lightly as darkness significantly decreases results.

Germination Time

3-4 weeks

Cutting & Division Information

Can be propagated from cuttings or by division.