Impatiens glandulifera
INDIAN BALSAM, POLICEMAN'S HELMET
Balsaminaceae

 
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Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: warm low sun to shade

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.8m
Plant habit
 
0.8m

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Weed Potential: yes

 
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Impatiens glandulifera
INDIAN BALSAM, POLICEMAN'S HELMET
Balsaminaceae

 

  Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: warm low sun to shade

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.8m
Plant habit
 
0.8m

FEATURES

Flowers: white, pink, crimson, red, purple, mauve, orange or combinations

Flowering Time: Any time of the year


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, oriental & cottage designs

Uses: mass planting, border

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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