Name: balloon flower Type: Herbaceous perennial Family: Campanulaceae Zone: 3 to 8 Height: 0.5 to 1 feet Spread: 1 to 1.5 feet Bloom Time: July to August Bloom Color: Blue Bloom Description: Blue Sun: Full sun to part shade Water: Medium Maintenance: Low Flowers: Showy Flowers Uses: Cut FlowerEasily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Division and transplanting are possible but tricky because of the stringy root system, and it may be best to leave the plants undisturbed.
Noteworthy Characteristics
This balloon flower cultivar is a dwarf selection that typically grows to only 6-12" tall. Features unique, puffy flower buds shaped like hot air balloons which open into 3" diameter, single, blue, upward-facing, bell-shaped flowers with five pointed lobes. Oval, dentate leaves to 3" long. Blooms most of the summer. Hope this helps. :)