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Genus: Impatiens Species: balsamina Common Name: Garden Balsam Family: Balsaminaceae Order: Ericales Native: Southeastern Asia and India Habit: Annual Height: 1 to 3 feet Width: 0.5 to 1.5 feet Flowering Season: Spring, Summer to Fall Flower Color: White, rose, pink, purple, red or bicolor Propagation: Seed Note: Garden Balsam is suitable for borders, containers and woodland gardens. Pinching back the stems of young plants promotes bushiness. This plant can self-seed in a garden environment. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moderately dry, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.