Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
Types
Not Available
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Tropical rainforest, Woods
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Blue, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Brown, Ivory
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bladder Infection, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Fever, Headache, High blood pressure, Used as a sedative
anti-allergy, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Asthma, Bronchitis, chest congestion, Cold, Cough, Diabetes, improved insulin resistance, Sore throat, Tonsillitis, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making musical instruments
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TILIA americana
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
Common Name
American Basswood
Balloon Flower
In Hindi
अमेरिकी Basswood
Balloon flower
In German
amerikanischen Basswood
Ballonblume
In French
tilleul d'Amérique
balloon Flower
In Spanish
tilo americano
globo de planta de flor
In Greek
Αμερικανός Basswood
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Basswood americano
Balão flor planta
In Polish
Amerykańska Lipa
Balon kwiat roślin
In Latin
American Basswood
balloon flos plant
Phylum
Anthophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Tiliaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Tileae
Not Available
Subfamily
Tilioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Basswood and Balloon Flower
Season and care of American Basswood and Balloon Flower is important to know. While considering everything about American Basswood and Balloon Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Basswood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Balloon Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Basswood is Clay, Loam and for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Basswood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Balloon Flower is Acidic.
American Basswood and Balloon Flower Physical Information
American Basswood and Balloon Flower physical information is very important for comparison. American Basswood height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of American Basswood and Balloon Flower are as follows:
American Basswood flower color: Light Yellow
American Basswood leaf color: Green
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
- Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of American Basswood and Balloon Flower
Care of American Basswood and Balloon Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Basswood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Balloon Flower pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer American Basswood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Balloon Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.