Alamosa Flowers: San Luis Valley, Colorado


Flower Detail

Platycodon grandiflorus

This picture shows the low platycodon. Most types are taller and the ballon-like flowers that grow up a stem. They tend to come up late so I do mark the spot.

 

Ballon Flower

Platycodon grandiflorus

Type: perennial   Zone: 1,2,3,4,5,6 - ?

Elevation (if known):

Color: white, purple   Height: 1 - 2 ft

Ease of growth: Medium

Bloom Time : Late Summer

Sun: yes   Part Shade: yes   Shade: no

Water Needs: regular

Native to: Siberia, China, Japan   CO/NM native? no

Deer Resistant: no   Rabbit Resistant : no

Soil : Average

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