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Genus: Platycodon Species: grandiflorus Common Name: Balloonflower Family: Campanulaceae + Lobeliaceae Order: Asterales Native: Eastern Asia Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 0.5 to 3 feet Width: 0.5 to 1 foot Season: Summer to Fall Flower Color: Blue, pink, purple or white Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 3-8 Note: This clump-forming plant is suitable for cut flower gardens, borders, containers, and rock gardens. Its flower buds puff up like balloons before opening, hence the common name "Balloon Flower." Removal of spent flowers prolongs the blooming period. Balloon Flower has fragile roots and great care should be given during transplanting. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moderately dry, well-drained, organic-rich soil.

Comments, Questions, Desire to Support: Contact Mo Fayyaz, Greenhouse/Garden Director, 608 262 2235.

File last updated: 2007.

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