Balloon Flower
-Inherent characters-
This plant is often considered as an autumn flowering plant, because it is included in "the seven autumn flowers". Bit the flowering period begins in late July and last only for several weeks. "Hagi-no-Hana, O-Bana Kuzu-Bana Nadeshiko-ga-Hana, Omina-Eshi, mata Fuji-Bakama, Asagao-no-Hana" （composed by Yama-no-Ue-no-Okura, Manyoshu Vol.8.）
-Scientific name-
Platycodon grandiflorum
-Common name-
Balloon Flower
What kind of plant is it?
Japanese names 　 Kikyo,Barun furawa, Kichiko
Family 　 Campanulaceae
Origin 　 Throughout Japan, Korean Peninsula, Siberia
Horticultural classification 　 Perennial
Area(s) frequently seen in Japan 　 All
What color is it?
Flower 　

Leaf 　
When is it most attractive?
Flower or foliage season
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
　 　 　 　 　
　 　 　
What size is it?
Plant height 　 20-100cm
Flower diameter 　 5-6cm
Inflorescence diameter 　 　
Inflorescence length