Platycodon

Buds shaped like hot air balloons that open to large flowers. Blooms throughout summer. Easy and charming color for the front of a border, or as an accent in containers or rock gardens. Gray-green leaves back the long lasting flowers. An herbaceous perennial.

Exposure: Full to Part Sun
Size: 6″ to 12″:. tall, 12″ to 18″ wide.
Bloom Time: Summer

Fun Facts:

– Native to East Asia.
– The botanical name, Platycodon, derived from the Greek “platys,” meaning “broad” and “kodon” meaning “bell,”.

Photo 1: Astra Pink
Photo 2: Astra Blue
Photo 3: Sentimental Blue