Balloon | Flower

In Korea, the roots (known as doraji ) are used in traditional medicine, soups, and dishes, while young leaves can be added to salads.

Before opening, the flower buds swell up like small, puffy balloons, which kids often enjoy "popping". The flowers themselves are generally blue-purple, but also come in white or pink, featuring five lobes that create a wide, bell-star shape. balloon flower

The plants have bluish-green, serrated leaves and typically grow in clumps from 1 to 2 feet tall. In Korea, the roots (known as doraji )

Deadheading (removing spent flowers) encourages continued blooming. Note that they are late to emerge in spring, so mark their location to avoid damage. bell-star shape. The plants have bluish-green