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Platycodon, Balloon Flower, Chinese Bellflower, Japanese Bellflower 'Balou Blue'

Platycodongrandiflorus

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Campanulaceae (kam-pan-yew-LAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Platycodon (plat-ee-KO-don)

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Species

grandiflorus (gran-dih-FLOR-us)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

This plant is resistant to deer

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Lavender

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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mehitabel45

Whidbey Island, WA (Zone 8b) | August 2013 | positive

This is a sweet little plant. Doesn't ask for much, but that you don't let it completely dry out in hot weather. I love the color of the ...Read More

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