Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Grass
Origin
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
Lower slopes, marshes, Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
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
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
Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
cut main flower spike, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Healthy tree, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Asthma, Bronchitis, chest congestion, Cold, Cough, Diabetes, improved insulin resistance, Sore throat, Tonsillitis, tuberculosis
No Medicinal Use
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
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Gracillimus'
Common Name
Balloon Flower
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Maiden Grass
In Hindi
Balloon flower
maiden grass
In German
Ballonblume
Mädchen Gras
In French
balloon Flower
herbe de jeune fille
In Spanish
globo de planta de flor
hierba doncella
In Greek
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
παρθενική γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Balão flor planta
grama de solteira
In Polish
Balon kwiat roślin
panieńskie trawy
In Latin
balloon flos plant
virgo herba
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Cyperales
Family
Campanulaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Platycodon
Miscanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Balloon Flower and Maiden Grass
Season and care of Balloon Flower and Maiden Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Balloon Flower and Maiden Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balloon Flower season is Summer and Fall and Maiden Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand and for Maiden Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Balloon Flower is Acidic and for Maiden Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Balloon Flower and Maiden Grass Physical Information
Balloon Flower and Maiden Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Maiden Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Balloon Flower and Maiden Grass are as follows:
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Maiden Grass flower color: Red and White
- Maiden Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Balloon Flower and Maiden Grass
Care of Balloon Flower and Maiden Grass 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 Maiden Grass pruning is done cut main flower spike and Remove dead leaves. In summer Balloon Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Maiden Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.