Product Specifications

• Product name: Platycodon gr. Astra Double Blue Balloon Flower, Astra Double Blue, #1
• Native status: Non native
• Height: 3-6 in
• Width: 3-6 in
• Can be maintained to desired size: Yes
• Light: Full sun-part shade
• Soil moisture: Medium moisture
• Drought tolerant: Yes
• Erosion control: No
• Hardiness zone: 3 to 8
• Deer resistance: High
• Evergreen/Deciduous: Deciduous
• Groundcover: No
• Fragrant: No
• Fruit: No
• Attracts birds: No
• Attractive flowers: Yes
• Larval host plant: No
• Attracts pollinators: Yes
• Fall foliage: No

The 'Astra Double Blue' Balloon Flower is a perennial and got it's name from its flower buds that puff up like balloons and then opening up into bell shaped blue flowers. Blooms from early to late summer. Mildly toxic.