How to grow Balsam

Impatiens glandulifera

Full Sun
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Partial Sun
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This plant will self seed easily as the seed capsule bursts open to scatter the seeds within a wide range.

How long does Balsam take to grow?

These estimates for how long Balsam takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

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Balsam Etymology

Different parts of the plant are used as traditional remedies for disease and skin afflictions.

Other names for Balsam

Ornamental jewelweed, Touch me not, police man's helmet, balsamina hortensis

Impatiens glandulifera Royle

Footnotes

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