Balloon Flower Seed
Platycodon grandiflorus
Zone 4-9
Sow sees in late fall or early spring, while soils are cool and moist.. Seeds need stratification and light for germination, so following a chill cycle, lightly press seeds into the ground or pots to later transplant out. . Prefers full sun to partial shade and slightly acidic loamy soil. Deer resistant.
The flower buds resemble balloons just before bursting open, into star-shaped blue-purple flowers. Native to Asia, the balloon flowers roots are used in TCM to treat symptoms of respiratory tract infections. The root is also eaten as a fermented vegetable in Korean and Japanese dishes.
Packet about 50 seeds
Open pollinated, No GMO;s, untreated, hand harvested
7 Layers Nursery cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always do research and seek advice from a professional before consuming and/or using a plant medicinally.
Platycodon grandiflorus
Zone 4-9
Sow sees in late fall or early spring, while soils are cool and moist.. Seeds need stratification and light for germination, so following a chill cycle, lightly press seeds into the ground or pots to later transplant out. . Prefers full sun to partial shade and slightly acidic loamy soil. Deer resistant.
The flower buds resemble balloons just before bursting open, into star-shaped blue-purple flowers. Native to Asia, the balloon flowers roots are used in TCM to treat symptoms of respiratory tract infections. The root is also eaten as a fermented vegetable in Korean and Japanese dishes.
Packet about 50 seeds
Open pollinated, No GMO;s, untreated, hand harvested
7 Layers Nursery cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always do research and seek advice from a professional before consuming and/or using a plant medicinally.
Platycodon grandiflorus
Zone 4-9
Sow sees in late fall or early spring, while soils are cool and moist.. Seeds need stratification and light for germination, so following a chill cycle, lightly press seeds into the ground or pots to later transplant out. . Prefers full sun to partial shade and slightly acidic loamy soil. Deer resistant.
The flower buds resemble balloons just before bursting open, into star-shaped blue-purple flowers. Native to Asia, the balloon flowers roots are used in TCM to treat symptoms of respiratory tract infections. The root is also eaten as a fermented vegetable in Korean and Japanese dishes.
Packet about 50 seeds
Open pollinated, No GMO;s, untreated, hand harvested
7 Layers Nursery cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always do research and seek advice from a professional before consuming and/or using a plant medicinally.