Platycodon, Balloon Flower - Flowering Perennials

The balloon flower, Platycodon grandiflorus (sometimes incorrectly called grandiflorum) is so named because of the appearance of the flower buds before they open up into usually blue to purple, but sometimes white or pale pink flowers, depending on the variety. Flowering is in late summer.

They grow about 24 inches tall and spread around half that distance across. They will grow in full sun or partial shade and once established resent being disturbed.

The flowers are good for cutting.