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Impatiens balsamina

Also Known As

  • Balsam
  • Balsamine
  • Jumping Betty
  • Lady Slipper
  • Touch-Me-Not

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 24"
  • W: 18"

planting zones

  • 1-12

Impatiens balsamina plant details

Impatiens balsamina is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer pink, purple, red and white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Impatiens balsamina

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: balsaminaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 0 - 18 IN - wide, 0 - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink, purple, red and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, heirloom, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Impatiens balsamina

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lady Slipper, Balsamine, Jumping Betty and Touch-Me-Not, all old names for a long-loved flower, referring to the spring-loaded seedpods that split apart when touched and launch the seeds. Rich and varied colors of white, apple blossom pink, red, salmon and violet, some spotted with white. Listed in a seed list of 1820. Self sows. Tolerates humid heat.

Gardening facts about Impatiens balsamina plant

How to Grow Impatiens balsamina

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
    • red
    • purple
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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