Balloon Flower
Platycodon Grandiflorus
Overview
Platycodon grandiflorus, commonly called Balloon Flower, is a charming perennial favored for its playful, balloon-like buds that blossom into star-shaped, vibrant blue flowers. Reaching 1 to 2.5 feet tall and about 1 foot wide, this hardy plant thrives in zones 3-8, preferring full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It's an excellent choice for borders, providing late summer interest and attracting pollinators to the garden.
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 3–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Perennial
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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