balloon plant
Gomphocarpus Physocarpus
Grow conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Hardiness zone
- 9-11
- Minimum temperature
- 19°F (−7°C)
- Soil type
- Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
- Soil pH
- Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Plant traits
Mature height4 ft-6 ft
Mature width24 in-36 in
Plant typePerennials
Bloom seasonSummer, Fall
Foliage typeSemi-evergreen
Tolerance & safety
Drought tolerantYes
Fire tolerantNo
Pet safetoxic
Deer resistantYes
Pollinator-friendlyBees, Butterflies
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