Balloon Flower
Scientific Name: Platycodon grandiflorus (Jacquin) A. DC.
Synonym: Campanula grandiflora
Family: Campanulaceae ...
Balloon Flower
One of the easiest and most reliable perennials, it is aptly named for its unusual flower buds which are shaped like hot air balloons.
Balloon Flower
by Barbara Pleasant
If plants were like movies, balloon flower (Platycodon grandiflorus) would be one of those critical successes that nobody goes to see until word of mouth gives it a boost.
Balloon Flower Platycodon Grandiflorus
Invite the carefree party favor balloon flower to your perennial summer garden where it will be the life of the party.
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Please note that the Korean herbal root, doraji (Korean: "라지), does not come from this plant but rather from the balloon flower (Platycodon grandiflorus), although do-ra-ji is usually translated from Korean as "bellflower".
 See also: May, Campanula, Bellflower, Aster, Rose
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