Balsam Chinese – Impatiens Balsamina

Description

When crushed, the plant releases a gooey substance that can be used as Jewelweed is, for treating poison ivy and bee stings. Blooms all summer long, and is a delight to children because it also has exploding seed heads which can sometimes be seen. It will reseed by shooting their seeds around the gardens, so please let them grow where they may, because it is just a great plant.