Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Platycodon grandiflorus
Campanulaceae · flowers
Lupinus polyphyllus
Fabaceae · flowers
Balloon Flower (Zones 3-8)
Lupine (Zones 4-7)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 4–7
| Feature | Balloon Flower | Lupine |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platycodon grandiflorus | Lupinus polyphyllus |
| Family | Campanulaceae | Fabaceae |
| Category | flowers | flowers |
| Sun | ☀️ Full Sun to Part Shade | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained | Well-drained, Slightly Acidic |
| Height | 2' | 4' |
| Spread | 1' | 2' |
| Bloom Season | Summer | Late Spring-Summer |
| Bloom Color | Blue, White, Pink | Blue, Purple, Pink, Yellow |
| Growth Rate | Medium | Medium |
| Native Region | East Asia | North America |
| Maintenance | Low | Medium |
Balloon Flower
Lupine
Balloon Flower
Lupine
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 Lupine if you don't mind medium maintenance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 4–7.
Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 4–7. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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