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Balloonflower - Jie-geng (Platycondon grandiflorum)

   

Plant Characteristics: Cold-hardy herbaceous perennial. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Lovely blue purple balloon flowers. 3 feet.
Harvest: Roots in second or third year.
Primary Benefits: Root used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to eliminate phlegm. Beautiful in the herb garden!

Not available for 2010


     
 
       
       
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