Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
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Types
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
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USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Bacterial leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Asthma, Bronchitis, chest congestion, Cold, Cough, Diabetes, improved insulin resistance, Sore throat, Tonsillitis, tuberculosis
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
Common Name
Balloon Flower
Bearded Iris
In Hindi
Balloon flower
Bearded Iris
In German
Ballonblume
Schwertlilie
In French
balloon Flower
Iris barbu
In Spanish
globo de planta de flor
Iris barbudo
In Greek
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
γενειοφόρος Iris
In Portuguese
Balão flor planta
bearded Iris
In Polish
Balon kwiat roślin
brodaty Iris
In Latin
balloon flos plant
Volunt barbati Iris
Phylum
Embryophyta
Embryophyta
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Campanulaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Balloon Flower and Bearded Iris
Season and care of Balloon Flower and Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Balloon Flower and Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balloon Flower season is Summer and Fall and Bearded Iris season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand and for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Balloon Flower is Acidic and for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Balloon Flower and Bearded Iris Physical Information
Balloon Flower and Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Balloon Flower and Bearded Iris are as follows:
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
- Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Balloon Flower and Bearded Iris
Care of Balloon Flower and Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Balloon Flower pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Balloon Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.