Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Platycodon grandiflorus
Campanulaceae · flowers
Solanum lycopersicum
Solanaceae · vegetables
Balloon Flower (Zones 3-8)
Tomato (Zones 2-11)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 3–8
| Feature | Balloon Flower | Tomato |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platycodon grandiflorus | Solanum lycopersicum |
| Family | Campanulaceae | Solanaceae |
| Category | flowers | vegetables |
| Sun | ☀️ Full Sun to Part Shade | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained | Rich, Well-drained |
| Height | 2' | 6' |
| Spread | 1' | 3' |
| Bloom Season | Summer | Summer |
| Bloom Color | Blue, White, Pink | Yellow |
| Growth Rate | Medium | Fast |
| Native Region | East Asia | South America |
| Maintenance | Low | Medium |
Balloon Flower
Tomato
Balloon Flower
Tomato
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 Tomato 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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