species 9,224 observations

Garden Balsam

Impatiens balsamina

Field notes

Supports All

15 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Spotted Beet Webworm Moth 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Eastern Bumble Bee, American Bumble Bee, Abrupt Digger Bee, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail 14

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Sand Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH: Acid Neutral Alkaline
Habit: Erect Open
Plant type: Annual

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.