(Oregon Sugar Pod Snow Pea, Snow Pea)

The dwarf snow pea, 'Oregon Sugar Pod II', was developed at Oregon State University and is prized for its disease resistance as well as good pod production and short stature. Its young shoots, flowers and young green pods are all edible. The mild-tasting pods are large and nearly stringless if harvested when young and tender. This pea is self-fertile and produces loads of pods early. Days to harvest depend on which part of the plant is harvested. Pea shoots can be harvested in 25 to 30 days, flowers...

(Astra Blue Balloon Flower, Balloon Flower)

Balloon flower is an herbaceous perennial that is named for its large, unopened, balloon-shaped flower buds. The cultivar ‘Astra Blue’ is a uniform dwarf that flowers profusely. From midsummer to fall, many broad, bell-shaped flowers of violet-blue appear. These contrast nicely with its slightly blue-green foliage and are highly attractive to bees.

> For best growth, plant this perennial in full to part sun and fertile, well drained soil. It makes a fine addition to mixed borders and perennial...

(Astra Pink Balloon Flower, Balloon Flower)

Balloon flower is an herbaceous perennial that is named for its large, balloon-shaped flower buds. The cultivar ‘Astra Pink’ is a uniform dwarf that blooms profusely. From midsummer to fall, many broad, bell-shaped flowers of clear pale pink appear. These are highly attractive to bees.

For best growth, plant this perennial in full to part sun and fertile, well drained soil. It makes a fine addition to mixed borders and perennial plantings. Dwarf cultivars are well-suited to container plantings....

(Balloon Flower, Fairy Snow Balloon Flower)

Named for its curious and ornamental inflated flower buds that open to large bell-shaped flowers, balloon flower is an upright herbaceous perennial native to eastern Asia. Plants in the Apoyama Group are dwarf, attaining about a third the height of most other forms of balloon flower. The full-size, white, blue-veined flowers (and their bloated buds) of 'Fairy Snow' appear through summer atop stems clad with paired or whorled blue-green leaves. The stems bleed a milky sap when cut. The rootstock is...

(Balloon Flower, Fuji Blue Balloon Flower)

Named for its curious and ornamental inflated flower buds that open to large bell-shaped blooms, balloon flower is an upright herbaceous perennial native to eastern Asia. The Fuji Series is a tall seed-grown strain of balloon flowers that are excellent for cutting. The violet-blue flowers (and their bloated buds) of 'Fuji Blue' appear through summer atop stems clad with paired or whorled blue-green leaves. Severed stems bleed a milky sap. The rootstock is thick and fleshy.

For best growth, plant...

(Balloon Flower, Fuji Pink Balloon Flower)

Named for its curious and ornamental inflated flower buds that open to large bell-shaped blooms, balloon flower is an upright herbaceous perennial native to eastern Asia. The Fuji Series is a tall seed-grown strain of balloon flowers that are excellent for cutting. The pale shell-pink flowers (and their bloated buds) of 'Fuji Pink' appear through summer atop stems clad with paired or whorled blue-green leaves. Severed stems bleed a milky sap. The rootstock is thick and fleshy.

For best growth,...

(Balloon Flower, Fuji White Balloon Flower)

Named for its curious and ornamental inflated flower buds that open to large bell-shaped blooms, balloon flower is an upright herbaceous perennial native to eastern Asia. The Fuji Series is a tall seed-grown strain of balloon flowers that are excellent for cutting. The white bell-shaped flowers (and their bloated buds) of 'Fuji White' appear through summer atop stems clad with paired or whorled blue-green leaves. Severed stems bleed a milky sap. The rootstock is thick and fleshy.

For best growth,...

(Balloon Flower, Miss Tilly Balloon Flower)

Compact and heavy blooming, ‘Miss Tilly’ is a sweet cultivar of this favorite garden perennial. The common name "balloon flower" refers to its plump, balloon-shaped flower buds that precede large, open, bell-shaped flowers of bright violet-blue. These appear from midsummer to fall and are highly attractive to bees.

For best growth, plant this perennial in full to part sun and fertile, well drained soil. It makes a fine addition to mixed borders and container plantings.

(Balloon Flower, Sentimental Blue Balloon Flower)

Compact and tidy, sentimental blue balloon flower is a fine cultivar of this favorite garden perennial. The common name "balloon flower" refers to its plump, balloon-shaped flower buds that precede large, open, bell-shaped flowers of violet-blue. These appear from midsummer to fall and are highly attractive to bees.

For best growth, plant this perennial in full to part sun and fertile, well drained soil. It makes a fine addition to mixed borders and cutting gardens. Dwarf cultivars are well-suited...

(Balloon Flower)

Named for its curious and ornamental inflated flower buds, balloon flower is an upright herbaceous perennial native to China and Manchuria. Plants in the Apoyama Group are dwarf, attaining about a third the height of most other forms of balloon flower. The full-size, bell-shaped flowers (and their bloated buds) appear through summer atop stems clad with paired or whorled blue-green leaves. Violet-, white-, purple-, and blue-flowered selections are available, some of them sold as seed. The stems bleed...