Balloon Flower Seeds - Herbaceous Perennial Flower ( Platycodon grandiflorus ) * Common Names = Balloon Flower, Chinese Bellflower, Campanula, Blue Balloon Flower, Jie Geng * Long-lived and low maintenance; drought-resistant and frost-hardy * Grows well in dry meadows, rocky places among shrubs, or in forest clearings * TCM Herb known as Jie Geng * Roots are harvested and widely used for many home remedies * Herbal Uses = boosting immunity, inflammation, cold flu symptoms Life Cycle: Perennial Height: 2-3 ft Max Width: 1 ft USDA Zone: 3-9 Light: Full Sun / Partial Sun Harvest: 2 years (roots) OTHER QUANTITIES OF THESE SEEDS: www.ebay.com/itm/124791929358 ALL SEEDS AVAILABLE: www.ebay.com/str/trifectabotanicals/Planting-Seeds/_i.html?store_cat=40687257012 GROWING RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Surface-sow seeds in small pots or flats with moistened seed-starting mix, barely covering with soil. Spritz with water to settle into soil. 2. Place in warm indirect sunlight and keep soil moist. Germination will occur in 14-21 days. 3. Resize into bigger pots as needed. Transplant 4? tall seedlings 12? apart in their permanent location after last frost. Protect young plants during the first few winters. *** Plants have long roots, so make sure they have plenty of room to spread. *** Harvest in the fall, 2 or 3 years after planting. Germination: 85% HAPPY PLANTING! PACKAGING SHIPPING Your order will be safely wrapped, and shipped USPS First-Class Package within 1-3 business days of payment. A tracking number will be automatically provided when the shipping label has been printed. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IS MY #1 PRIORITY! Contact me openly with any questions/concerns, and I usually reply within 24 hours. I like to enjoy time with my family animals on the weekends, but I do my best to keep in contact with my wonderful customers. :) *** Most herbs/flowers are grown organically here on our farm in South Carolina. The only fertilizer used (tilled incorporated between grow seasons) is all-natural aged compost... and we don't let chemical pesticides ever touch our soil. *** I am not a doctor-- just someone who studies natural healing and therapeutic methods. The literature here is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace the diagnosis or treatment of medical professionals. The information in this listing is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. *** Please do your own research and learn any precautions associated with any of the natural herbs. FOLLOW US SEND US A SHOUT --- #trifectabotanicals FB / Insta / Pin web - trifectabotanicals.com