Impatiens, Himalayan Balsam, Indian Balsam, Policeman's Helmet, Ornamental Jewelweed 'Wine Red'

Impatiensglandulifera

Genus
Impatiens (im-PAY-shuns)
Species
glandulifera (glan-doo-LEE-fer-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Scarlet (dark red)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Alameda, California

Albany, California

Calistoga, California

Clayton, California

Fairfield, California

Redwood City, California

San Jose, California

Santa Clara, California

Averill Park, New York

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
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negative
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Albany, CA (Zone 10a) | August 2006 | positive

I love it, love it, love it. I have a slightly different climate than Washington State, though. In the San Francisco Bay Area, this is ...Read More

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Seattle, WA | June 2004 | negative

This Plant is a listed noxious weed and is illegal to sell or to grow in Washington State. In King County, western WA there are over 100 ...Read More

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