October 19th Birth Flower Spotlight, Balsam
Description of Balsam The Balsam (Impatiens balsamina), also known as touch-me-not or garden balsam, is a flowering annual plant admired for its vibrant blooms and unique seed dispersal mechanism. Native to Asia, this plant thrives in warm climates and is a favorite in many gardens due to its ease of cultivation and colorful flowers, which come in shades of pink, red, white, and purple. Its lance-shaped leaves and slightly translucent stems add to its ornamental charm....