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Balloon Flower - Half White/Half Purple? #877751
Asked July 18, 2024, 10:02 AM EDT
Ramsey County Minnesota
Expert Response
Hi Judy,
Lucky you, that flower is beautiful. You have what sounds like a color mutation. That happens in nature....not really sure why.
https://www.melindamyers.com/articles/flowers-of-transplanted-balloon-flower-changed-color-1
https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/flowers/genetics/
One of life's fun, little surprises.
Sally Granath
St. Louis County MG