Garden Balsam Seeds - Annual Flower
Impatiens balsamina
Life Cycle: Annual
Height: 2-3 ft
Max Width: 18 in
USDA Zone: 5-9
Light: Full Sun / Partial Sun
Harvest: Flowers in 60-70 days
Garden Balsam Seeds - Impatiens balsamina
About This Species
- Common Names = Garden Balsam / Touch-Me-Not / Rose Balsam / Spotted Snapweed
- Heat-tolerant; Attracts butterflies, bees and beneficial insects
- Colorful flowers range from pink, red, purple, and white
- Self-seeds prolifically when seedheads are allowed to develop
- Leaves, young shoots and seeds are cooked in culinary dishes
- Medicinal herb in the Philippines and Asia; flowers are used for colorful dye
- Used in herbal remedies for joint pain, burns & scalds, and as an expectorant
Growing Tips
1. Surface-sow seeds in small pots or flats with moistened seed-starting mix. Spritz with water to settle into soil.
2. Place in warm indirect sunlight and keep soil moist. Germination will occur in 7-14 days.
3. Resize into bigger pots as needed. Transplant 4” tall seedlings 18” apart after last frost. Protect young plants during the first few winters.Additional Info
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Our plants are all grown & harvested 100% organically-- free of any synthetic fertilizers, chemical pesticides or GMOs.
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The literature here is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace the diagnosis or treatment of medical professionals. The information in this listing is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Please do your own research and learn any precautions associated with any of the natural herbs.
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