Impatiens balsamina
Garden Balsam, Rose Balsam
Family |
Balsaminaceae |
Genus |
Impatiens |
Species |
balsamina |
Category |
Annuals |
Height |
20–75 cm |
Growth |
Fast |
Leaf Description |
The leaves are spirally-arranged, 2.5–9 cm long and 1–2.5 cm broad, with a deeply toothed margin. |
Flower Description |
The flowers are red, pink, purple, or white, and 2.5–5 cm diameter; they are pollinated by bees and other insects, and also by nectar-feeding birds. |