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Balloon Flower

Platycodon grandifloris

Photo by CindyBest
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Field Notes

Description:

The unopened flowers resemble hot air balloons, for which they are named. They open into five point bell-shaped flowers in pink, blue or white.

Habitat:

Prefer gardens where summers are mild and will grow in full sun or partial shade.

Notes:

A lovely perennial which adds and interesting bloom to flower gardens.

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PublishedMay 26, 2011

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