Although the Latin botanical names are the best way to talk about flowers, since common names vary so widely, some common names are still a lot of fun and definitely worth knowing. Balloon flower ...

An interesting and well-behaved perennial, the balloon flower, Platycodon grandiflorus, acquired its common name due to the resemblance of its buds to a hot air balloon. Before its buds unfold and ...

Platycodon grandiflorus 'Hakone Blue' offers dazzling double blue flowers in summer. It grows 24 inches tall and 18 inches wide. Zones 4-8 Varieties of sedum are practically perfect plants. They look ...

Q I'd appreciate it if you would identify this plant for us. This is its third year and the last two it has come up from the roots. Is it sometimes called a "balloon plant"? A The plant in question is ...

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As temperatures cool down, the garden seems to come alive again, especially with the recent rains. Dahlias, zinnias, and phlox all appear to deepen in their colors, providing one last burst of beauty ...

Q I'd appreciate it if you would identify this plant for us. This is its third year and the last two it has come up from the roots. Is it sometimes called a "balloon plant"? A The plant in question is ...