Balloon Flower

Typically available from late winter to fall. Call your favorite store for current availability.  Herbaceous perennial with a low, mounding habit and blue-green, lance shaped leaves. Flower heads emerge in summer as round, hollow balls resembling a balloon. Flower buds open to reveal star-shaped flowers with purple, lilac, or white color. Use in garden beds or containers. Deadhead to encourage repeat blooms. Plant with Petunias Characteristics Landscape Size: 1'-3' tall, 1'-2' wide Light Requirement: Morning Sun/Afternoon Shade Water Needs: Moderate USDA Zone: 3 Growth Habit: Compact, Mounding Growth Rate: Moderate Attributes: Deer Resistant, Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers See Green Thumb Guide below for region specific information. ebstone-organics-surestart,lavenderprovence,ebstone-organics-bigharvestgardensoil,nectar-blue-8482-salvia,ebstone-organics-allpurposeplantfood