Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
Quamash
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-8
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam
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 dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
Common Name
Balloon Flower
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
In Hindi
Balloon flower
केमाज़
In German
Ballonblume
Camas
In French
balloon Flower
Camas
In Spanish
globo de planta de flor
Camas
In Greek
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
Camas
In Portuguese
Balão flor planta
Camas
In Polish
Balon kwiat roślin
Camas
In Latin
balloon flos plant
camas
Phylum
Embryophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Monocots
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Campanulaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Platycodon
Camassia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Balloon Flower and Camas
Season and care of Balloon Flower and Camas is important to know. While considering everything about Balloon Flower and Camas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balloon Flower season is Summer and Fall and Camas season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand and for Camas is Loam while the PH of soil for Balloon Flower is Acidic and for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Balloon Flower and Camas Physical Information
Balloon Flower and Camas physical information is very important for comparison. Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Camas height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Balloon Flower and Camas are as follows:
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
- Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Balloon Flower and Camas
Care of Balloon Flower and Camas 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 Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Balloon Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Camas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.