Herbs, Veggies, Dried Herbs, Books, and More!
www.Richters.com

Herb Seeds Potted Herbs Herbal Basics Herb Plug Packs Herb Plug Trays Colosso Herbs Dried Herbs SowNatural Seeds SeedZoo Veggie Seeds Veggie Plants Roots & Bulbs Collections Garden Supplies PotMaker Herbal Kitchen Medicine Cabinet Herbal Oils HerbWild Herb Books Gift Certificates

Balloon Flower
Platycodon grandiflorus

Uses: Culinary/Medicinal	Duration: Perennial (hardy in zones 4-9)
When to Sow: Spring/Late Summer/Early Fall	Ease of Germination: Easy

(Chinese bellflower; Jie geng ) As its name suggests, the buds resemble balloons just before bursting open, flaring out with bundles of star-shaped blue-purple flowers that appear mid-late summer. Native to East Asia, the balloon flowers roots are used in Chinese medicine to resolve symptoms of respiratory tract infections; also eaten as a vegetable in Korean and Japanese dishes. Sow into moist, well-draining, slightly acidic loam. Seeds need stratification and light for germination, so following a chill cycle, lightly press seeds into the ground, allowing sunlight to penetrate. Locate in full sun to partial shade; non-invasive and deer resistant. Ht 4-20in; Spread 4-20in.


	S1237-001	Seeds	$5.25/pkt
	S1237-001		$7.00/g, $52.00/10g
Currency: United States Dollar

Order in Confidence with Richters SafeSecure™ Online Shopping System!

Herbs, Veggies, Dried Herbs, Books, and More! www.Richters.com

Herbs, Veggies, Dried Herbs, Books, and More!
www.Richters.com