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Profile Image Julia Colson

rosesarepurple

I have a small fruit and vegetable garden in my suburban backyard in Zone 8. Also love roses, houseplants, and flowers for butterflies &hummingbirds!

Impatiens balsamina

  • Season Icon Early AutumnEarly Autumn 2019
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  • Season Icon Mid SpringMid Spring 2019
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rosesarepurple

These little beauties reseeded themselves from last year ☺

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  • Season Icon Late SummerLate Summer 2018
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rosesarepurple

@cyndi Yes, they have many different common names! At least according to Wikipedia lol "Impatiens balsamina, commonly known as balsam, garden balsam, rose balsam, touch-me-not or spotted snapweed, is a species of plant native to India and Myanmar."

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