{"product_id":"balloon-flower-platycodon-grandiflorus","title":"Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus)","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhimsical Blooms That Pop with Beauty and Medicinal Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalloon Flower (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlatycodon grandiflorus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), also called Chinese Bellflower or Doraji, is a cold-hardy perennial herb known for its puffy, balloon-like buds that burst open into stunning star-shaped blue-violet flowers. Native to East Asia, this distinctive plant has long been valued in traditional Chinese and Korean medicine, where its roots are traditionally used in herbal preparations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow-maintenance and easy to grow, Balloon Flower thrives in sunny garden beds and borders, adding dreamy vertical interest while attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. Its edible root can be prepared like a vegetable or dried for teas and tinctures, making this versatile perennial a beautiful addition to medicinal herb gardens, pollinator plots, and cottage-style borders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Culinary Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown as Doraji in Korea, Balloon Flower has a long history of culinary and traditional herbal use. The edible root can be prepared as a vegetable and is also commonly dried for teas and herbal preparations. In traditional Chinese and Korean medicine, the root is valued for its traditional use in preparations associated with respiratory wellness, coughs, and inflammation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Grow Balloon Flower?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnique balloon-like buds burst into blue-violet, star-shaped flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdible root can be prepared as a vegetable or dried for teas and tinctures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold-hardy, perennial, and easy to grow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttracts bees and butterflies to the garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for cottage gardens, herbal borders, and pollinator beds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sow Exotic","offers":[{"title":"Medium Coconut Coir Pot","offer_id":67632262250733,"sku":"A3-BAL-M","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-au\/products\/balloon-flower-platycodon-grandiflorus","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}