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Platycodon grandiflorus, Chinese Bellflower, Balloon Flower

Platycodon grandiflorus

Chinese Bellflower, Balloon Flower
Family: Campanulaceae
Origin: East Asia
USDA Zone: 3-9?

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

Small plant 2-5 ft

Semi-shade

Full sun

Moderate water

Regular water

Blue, lavender, purple flowers

White, off-white flowers

Pink flowers

Ethnomedical plant.
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Subtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

The name Ballon Flower is based on the unopened flower buds which look like little balloons.

Good for the Rock garden, border or as a ground cover.

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Link to this plant:

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