Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Shrub
Origin
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
2-8
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
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
Botanical Name
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Balloon Flower
False Indigo
In Hindi
Balloon flower
इंडिगो
In German
Ballonblume
falsches Indigo
In French
balloon Flower
faux Indigo
In Spanish
globo de planta de flor
Falso Indigo
In Greek
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Balão flor planta
false Indigo
In Polish
Balon kwiat roślin
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
balloon flos plant
falsum indicum
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Not Available
Family
Campanulaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Balloon Flower and False Indigo
Season and care of Balloon Flower and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Balloon Flower and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balloon Flower season is Summer and Fall and False Indigo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Balloon Flower is Acidic and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Balloon Flower and False Indigo Physical Information
Balloon Flower and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Balloon Flower and False Indigo are as follows:
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Balloon Flower and False Indigo
Care of Balloon Flower and False Indigo 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 False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.