This is a genus closely related to Campanula, with the common name Ladybells, with both tall and dwarf species. They have leafy, erect stems with spikes of bell flowers, usually in shades of purple-blue.

Adenophora liliifolia is an erect perennial with leafy, branching stems and flaring, bell-shaped, lilac blue to pale blue flowers which are mildly fragrant. It is commonly called ladybells.