Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
North America
Types
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
Grass
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
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
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established
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
Poorly 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Balloon Flower
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Balloon flower
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Ballonblume
Softstem Bulrush
In French
balloon Flower
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
globo de planta de flor
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Balão flor planta
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Balon kwiat roślin
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
balloon flos plant
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Platycodon
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Balloon Flower and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Balloon Flower and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Balloon Flower and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balloon Flower season is Summer and Fall and Softstem Bulrush season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Balloon Flower is Acidic and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Balloon Flower and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Balloon Flower and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Balloon Flower and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Balloon Flower and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Balloon Flower and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.