Balloon Flower

This lovely Balloon Flower (platycodon) was photographed in my brother's front yard in late afternoon light. Another view of his property here: http://365project.org/falcon11/365

[Quentin]

Great photo!!!

[Milanie]

Such a pretty color - do they grow like a vine? Must be lovely against the greens.

[Megan Richardson]

very pretty, I love almost anything purple

[Allison Maltese]

@milaniet No, it is not a vine. Here is some more info on the flower: http://www.cherrygal.com/flowerballoonflowerheirloomseeds2008-p-9944.html