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Himalayan balsam

Himalayan balsam

Impatiens glandulifera

herbaceous⛅ part shade💧💧💧 high waterZone 3a – Zone 11b

A fast-growing herbaceous annual or short-lived perennial with succulent stems and clusters of pink, red, or purple flowers. Popular for cottage gardens and shade borders, though invasive in some regions.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
2–5′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

none
Zone 3aZone 11b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 11b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Himalayan region

Function & Care

biomass/mulchpollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
high
Propagation
seed

Companion Planting

Plants well with