Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Origin
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
  
California
  
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
  
Chaparral, River side
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
  
7-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
  
9-1
  
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
  
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
  
White, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Green, Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Cushion
  
Lance shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
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
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
  
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
organic fertlizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
  
Verticillium Wilt
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Asthma, Bronchitis, chest congestion, Cold, Cough, Diabetes, improved insulin resistance, Sore throat, Tonsillitis, tuberculosis
  
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Flower Stalk
  
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
  
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
  
ROMNEYA coulteri
  
Common Name
Balloon Flower
  
Matilija Poppy
  
In Hindi
Balloon flower
  
Matilija Poppy
  
In German
Ballonblume
  
Matilija Poppy
  
In French
balloon Flower
  
Matilija Poppy
  
In Spanish
globo de planta de flor
  
Matilija amapola
  
In Greek
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
  
Matilija παπαρούνας
  
In Portuguese
Balão flor planta
  
Matilija Poppy
  
In Polish
Balon kwiat roślin
  
Matilija Poppy
  
In Latin
balloon flos plant
  
Matilija Poppy
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Embryophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Dicotyledonae
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Papaverales
  
Family
Campanulaceae
  
Papaveraceae
  
Genus
Platycodon
  
Romneya
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Papaveroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Balloon Flower and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Balloon Flower and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Balloon Flower and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balloon Flower season is Summer and Fall and Matilija Poppy season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Balloon Flower is Acidic and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Balloon Flower and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Balloon Flower and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Balloon Flower and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Balloon Flower and Matilija Poppy
Care of Balloon Flower and Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Balloon Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.