Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Platycodon grandiflorus
Campanulaceae · flowers
Brassica oleracea var. italica
Brassicaceae · vegetables
Balloon Flower (Zones 3-8)
Broccoli (Zones 2-11)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 3–8
| Feature | Balloon Flower | Broccoli |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platycodon grandiflorus | Brassica oleracea var. italica |
| Family | Campanulaceae | Brassicaceae |
| Category | flowers | vegetables |
| Sun | ☀️ Full Sun to Part Shade | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained | Rich, Well-drained |
| Height | 2' | 2' |
| Spread | 1' | 1' 6" |
| Bloom Season | Summer | Spring, Fall |
| Bloom Color | Blue, White, Pink | Yellow (if bolted) |
| Growth Rate | Medium | Medium |
| Native Region | East Asia | Mediterranean |
| Maintenance | Low | Medium |
Balloon Flower
Broccoli
Balloon Flower
Broccoli
Choose Balloon Flower if you want a low-maintenance plant, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun to part shade with medium water in zones 3–8.
Choose Broccoli if you don't mind medium maintenance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 2–11.
Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 3–8. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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