Plant Profile: Wahlenbergia marginata

Southern rockbell is a herbaceous perennial that originates from Asia and belongs to the Campanulaceae family. The species name, marginata, translates to "margin" in Latin, referring to its typical habitat along roadsides and in disturbed areas. The genus name, Wahlenbergia, honors the Swedish naturalist Goran (George) Wahlenberg, who discovered the plant in the early 19th century.