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Perennials · MCH exam plant
Balloon Flower
Platycodon grandiflorus
Perennial
Key ID features
Balloon-like buds open to star flowers, late emerger
| Botanical name | Platycodon grandiflorus |
|---|---|
| Family | Campanulaceae |
| Genus | Platycodon |
| Category | Perennials |
| USDA hardiness zones | 3a–8b |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Water | Moderate |
| Native to New England | No |
| Salt tolerant | No |
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