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Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus)

Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus)

by Sow Exotic
$19.95 - $19.95
$19.95
$19.95 - $19.95
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Pot Size: Medium Coconut Coir Pot

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Whimsical Blooms That Pop with Beauty and Medicinal Power

Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus), also called Chinese Bellflower or Doraji, is a cold-hardy perennial herb known for its puffy, balloon-like buds that burst open into stunning star-shaped blue-violet flowers. Native to East Asia, this distinctive plant has long been valued in traditional Chinese and Korean medicine, where its roots are traditionally used in herbal preparations.

Low-maintenance and easy to grow, Balloon Flower thrives in sunny garden beds and borders, adding dreamy vertical interest while attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. Its edible root can be prepared like a vegetable or dried for teas and tinctures, making this versatile perennial a beautiful addition to medicinal herb gardens, pollinator plots, and cottage-style borders.

Cultural & Culinary Significance

Known as Doraji in Korea, Balloon Flower has a long history of culinary and traditional herbal use. The edible root can be prepared as a vegetable and is also commonly dried for teas and herbal preparations. In traditional Chinese and Korean medicine, the root is valued for its traditional use in preparations associated with respiratory wellness, coughs, and inflammation.

Why Grow Balloon Flower?

  • Unique balloon-like buds burst into blue-violet, star-shaped flowers
  • Edible root can be prepared as a vegetable or dried for teas and tinctures
  • Cold-hardy, perennial, and easy to grow
  • Attracts bees and butterflies to the garden
  • Perfect for cottage gardens, herbal borders, and pollinator beds

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Whimsical Blooms That Pop with Beauty and Medicinal Power

Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus), also called Chinese Bellflower or Doraji, is a cold-hardy perennial herb known for its puffy, balloon-like buds that burst open into stunning star-shaped blue-violet flowers. Native to East Asia, this distinctive plant has long been valued in traditional Chinese and Korean medicine, where its roots are traditionally used in herbal preparations.

Low-maintenance and easy to grow, Balloon Flower thrives in sunny garden beds and borders, adding dreamy vertical interest while attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. Its edible root can be prepared like a vegetable or dried for teas and tinctures, making this versatile perennial a beautiful addition to medicinal herb gardens, pollinator plots, and cottage-style borders.

Cultural & Culinary Significance

Known as Doraji in Korea, Balloon Flower has a long history of culinary and traditional herbal use. The edible root can be prepared as a vegetable and is also commonly dried for teas and herbal preparations. In traditional Chinese and Korean medicine, the root is valued for its traditional use in preparations associated with respiratory wellness, coughs, and inflammation.

Why Grow Balloon Flower?

  • Unique balloon-like buds burst into blue-violet, star-shaped flowers
  • Edible root can be prepared as a vegetable or dried for teas and tinctures
  • Cold-hardy, perennial, and easy to grow
  • Attracts bees and butterflies to the garden
  • Perfect for cottage gardens, herbal borders, and pollinator beds
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