Impatiens balsamina

Garden Balsam, Rose Balsam, Touch-Me-Not

Family: Balsaminaceae Balsam


Type Annual
USDA Hardiness range n/a
Exposure Full shade to partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color Lavender, pink, purple, red, white, yellow
Bloom time Early Summer to Mid Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, ground cover, seashore
Height 10" to 30" / 25cm to 75cm
Spread 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Growth rate Moderate
Leaf color Green, variegated, yellow
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage