Platycodon 'Mariesii' belongs to the plant family CAMPANULACEÆ and Genus Platycodon This Flower prefers Well drained soil a pH of 05,06 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun to partial shade. We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Platycodon 'Mariesii' does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds. Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Platycodon 'Mariesii' so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties. Platycodon 'Mariesii' balloon flower is not known as a butterfly attracting plant