Self-seeding perennials are a gardener's best friend, as they come back year after year all on their own. This one has unique, eye-catching flowers.

Is it sometimes called a "balloon plant"? A The plant in question is a great perennial named Platycodon, commonly called balloon flower. The emerging flower buds look like miniature hot-air balloons.

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

Additional Information Name Authority: DC. Vernaculars: English: Balloon Flower, Broad Bluebell. Japanese: Kikio Misc: China: leaves eaten. The radical leaves are said to be slightly toxic, thus only ...

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 ...