Platycodon, aka balloon flower, is a perennial that likes full sun to part shade and will bloom for months. (Special to the Democrat-Gazette) Q I'd appreciate it if you would identify this plant ...

The botanical name, Platycodon, derived from the Greek “platys,” meaning “broad” and “kodon” meaning “bell,” explains why it’s also commonly called Chinese bellflower.

Platycodon grandiflorum. Uses. Japan: root eaten. Additional Information Name Authority: DC. Vernaculars: English: Balloon Flower, Broad Bluebell. Japanese: Kikio Misc: China: leaves eaten. The ...

IN THE GARDEN: "Balloons" on perennial platycodon should open into flowers in summer. June 26, 2021 at 1:47 a.m. by Janet B. Carson ...