Balloon flower

<~~~Jewel Weed Platycodon Grandiflorum (Plat - i - koh' - don) The name ”Platycodon” means "flat bell", which aptly describes the opened flowers. Children love to grow this plant for the balloon-like buds that pop when squeezed. Another plants that kids can have fun with is Jewel Weed . This is growing at this time as well. When you place a leaf in a clear glass of water it will bead up in such a way that makes the leaves look like silver. This plant also attracts Humming Birds.