Botanical Name: Platycodon grandiflorus Add
Common Name: Balloon Flower  
Plant photo of: Platycodon grandiflorus
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Blue, Pink, White

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

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  • Description

  • Notes

These unusual perennials bloom from mid-summer through fall with deep blue, bulb-shaped buds that open into star-like cups. Plants emerge in late spring, and should be placed under full sun in average, well-drained soil. Overall growth reaches 1 1/2-2' in height. While the plant is reliable and requires low maintenance, it resents transplanting once it it established. -Holland Wildflower Farm