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Garden Balsam (Impatiens balsamina) | Easyscape Plant Profile

Garden Balsam

(Impatiens balsamina)

Garden Balsam (Impatiens balsamina)

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Climate Requirements for Maywood, California

This Plant Your Site Plant Suitability for Your Location
• Precipitation 2" - 241" 15" Your precipitation may be insufficient for this plant. Irrigate N" / year. Irrigate N" / year
• High Temp. 56°F - 109°F 88°F Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. Excellent
• Low Temp. -9°F - 75°F 46°F Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant Excellent
This plant should grow well at your location with about N inches per year (Y minutes per month) of irrigation.

Summary

Impatiens balsamina, commonly known as garden balsam, is an annual herb native to subtropical and tropical regions of South and Southeast Asia, including India and Myanmar. It typically grows to a height of 8-30 inches and has spirally arranged leaves with toothed margins. The plant features solitary, showy flowers that can be pink, red, or white, and bloom from summer to early fall. The flowers are pollinated by insects and birds, and the plant is known for its camellia-like blooms.

Garden balsam is valued for its ease of cultivation and vibrant flowers, making it a popular choice for ornamental garden beds and containers. It thrives in moist, well-drained soil and prefers full sun to part shade. While it requires regular watering, it is relatively low-maintenance once established. In traditional medicine, various parts of the plant are used to treat conditions such as warts and snakebites. However, gardeners should be cautious as Impatiens balsamina can become invasive outside its native range, and it is important to check local regulations before planting.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Height: 0.5-2.5 feet
  • Width: 1.5-6 feet
  • Growth Rate: Rapid
  • Flower Color: Pink, Purple, Red, White
  • Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Medium, Slow

Common Uses

Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance

Natural Habitat

native to subtropical and tropical regions of South and Southeast Asia, including India and Myanmar

Other Names

Common Names: Garden balsam, Spotted Snapweed, Espuela De Gallo, Garten-Springkraut, Rose Balsam, Touch-Me-Not

Scientific Names: Impatiens balsamina, Balsamina balsamina, Balsamina coccinea, Balsamina cornuta, Balsamina foemina, Balsamina foeminea, Balsamina hortensis, Balsamina lacca, Balsamina minutiflora

GBIF Accepted Name: Impatiens balsamina