Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Africa, Asia
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
Types
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Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
Habitat
All sorts of environments, Banks, ditches, marshes, Shores of rivers or lakes
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 1a, 1b, 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
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Brown
White, Blue, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, reseeds
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bumblebees, Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
-
Asthma, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Informal Hedge, Woodland margins
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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anti-allergy, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Asthma, Bronchitis, chest congestion, Cold, Cough, Diabetes, improved insulin resistance, Sore throat, Tonsillitis, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
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Whole plant
Other Uses
woven into the covering of tatami mats
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
JUNCUS effusus f.Spiral
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
Common Name
Curly wurly
Balloon Flower
In Hindi
Corkscrew Rush
Balloon flower
In German
Corkscrew Rush
Ballonblume
In French
Corkscrew Rush
balloon Flower
In Spanish
Corkscrew Rush
globo de planta de flor
In Greek
Corkscrew Rush
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Corkscrew Rush
Balão flor planta
In Polish
Corkscrew Rush
Balon kwiat roślin
In Latin
Corkscrew Rush
balloon flos plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Juncaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Corkscrew Rush and Balloon Flower
Season and care of Corkscrew Rush and Balloon Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Rush and Balloon Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Rush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Balloon Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Rush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Rush is Acidic, Neutral and for Balloon Flower is Acidic.
Corkscrew Rush and Balloon Flower Physical Information
Corkscrew Rush and Balloon Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Rush height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Rush and Balloon Flower are as follows:
Corkscrew Rush flower color: Brown
Corkscrew Rush leaf color: Green
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
- Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Corkscrew Rush and Balloon Flower
Care of Corkscrew Rush and Balloon Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Corkscrew Rush pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Balloon Flower pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Corkscrew Rush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Balloon Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.