Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
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Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-10
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium, 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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Bees, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, 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
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Balloon Flower
Crested Iris
In Hindi
Balloon flower
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Ballonblume
Crested Iris
In French
balloon Flower
Crested Iris
In Spanish
globo de planta de flor
Crested Iris
In Greek
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Balão flor planta
Crested Iris
In Polish
Balon kwiat roślin
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
balloon flos plant
iubatum Iris
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Campanulaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Balloon Flower and Crested Iris
Season and care of Balloon Flower and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Balloon Flower and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balloon Flower season is Summer and Fall and Crested Iris season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Balloon Flower is Acidic and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Balloon Flower and Crested Iris Physical Information
Balloon Flower and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Balloon Flower and Crested Iris are as follows:
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Balloon Flower and Crested Iris
Care of Balloon Flower and Crested 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 Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Balloon Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.