I have a plant that I can't identify. Anyone know what this is?
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We bought a house in January, this spring, some "weeds" were growing in our rocks, which don't get much sun, mostly shade, we went on vacation, and some of the "weeds" were blooming when I got home. (was glad I hadn't thrown these out, like the others), No one seems to know what this is... they flower, The "seeds" or whatever are growing, look like green pussy willows.. Thanks. Carolyn H
I wonder if anyone can identify this pretty flowering plant?
The plant has sort of like pussy willow sacks like seed packets in the middle of it.
Please tell me if you can identify this plant, I would appreciate it. My good friends who know a lot about plants, have never seen this one.
23 answers
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It is Balsam
360 Sod (Donna Dixson)
on Oct 22, 2013
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Thank you so much!!!!
Carolyn Hoxton
on Oct 22, 2013
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you are welcome:)
360 Sod (Donna Dixson)
on Oct 22, 2013
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Donna is correct Balsam flowers
Luis
on Oct 22, 2013
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Another question, the seed pods are still green, but the plants got zapped last night, it got down in the 30 degree range, I think 34 to be exact, are the seeds going to be ok? Or will they come back? Thanks
Carolyn Hoxton
on Oct 22, 2013
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actually, the pods are opening,and the seeds are sort of tan or brown, is that ok? Thanks.
Carolyn Hoxton
on Oct 23, 2013
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these are so pretty! the flowers remind me of snap dragon flowers. please give me the scoop about these beauties......shade, sun, best soil for them, annual or perinial, do they need lots of water or are they drought tolerant, how big do they get? and any other info on them. I would love to add these to my garden. thank you!!
Cheryl stanley
on Oct 24, 2013
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We also call them 'touch me nots'.....because the seed pods pop open when you touch them.
Debbie Frantz
on Oct 24, 2013
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We also call them 'touch me nots'.....because the seed pods pop open when you touch them.
Debbie Frantz
on Oct 24, 2013
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I believe it's touch me not flowers...forgot the really name for them...comes in different colors.
Christine Smith
on Oct 24, 2013
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I love them, very pretty. Does anyone know where I can get some seeds?
Kim 'Kiewatt' Waknitz
on Oct 24, 2013
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Aqui no Brasil São chamadas de, Beijo-de-frade, balsamina, Bálsamo-de-jardim, ciúmes, http://www.jardineiro.net/plantas/beijo-de-frade-impatiens-balsamina.html, Maria-sem -Vergonha, melindres, Não-me-toques, Papagaios, SuspirosO beijo-de-frade E UMA florífera de textura herbacea Muito popular. SUAS Folhas São lanceoladas, verdes,com bordas serrilhados. Os caules São suculentos, eretos mensagens de e ramificados PODEM servi Verdes UO avermelhados. Como flores axilares, São formadas Durante afazeres Ø ANO eletrônicos PODEM servi Simples, semi-dobradas UO dobradas, de Coloração Vermelha, creme, laranja, rósea, branca, roxa UO mesclada. Os Pequenos frutos São Como cápsulas e estouram AO Mínimo toque when maduros, lançando como Sementes marrons. http://www.jardineiro.net/plantas/beijo-de-frade-impatiens-balsamina.html
Rosemir Fadel
on Oct 24, 2013
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actually, these came up volunteer in our rock out infront of the house, mostly shady area, but sun in the afternoon, facing West of the house...it was weird, I thought they were weeds, and pulled most of them, before realizing they are flowers. Thankfully, someone from Georgia identified them as Balsam Flowers, if you look them up on Google, it tells all about them. I had a lot of seed pods, and they are opening, so I brought some of them in to dry, will try planting them next spring.
Carolyn Hoxton
on Oct 24, 2013
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Balsam !
Jay
on Oct 25, 2013
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You can ususally buy seeds in the spring and then they will self seed and come up volunteer. Or buy the plants at a nursery and you will have lots of seeds after blooming!
Debbie Frantz
on Oct 25, 2013
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Yes balsam, thanks for the name I use to grow that at my old place and forgot all about it. put it on the list for next year
Cheryl Turner
on Oct 25, 2013
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agree, balsum !
Mary Weets
on Oct 25, 2013
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it is Balsam for sure!
Gloria Clayton
on Oct 28, 2013
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Yup, it's balsam for sure. lots of butterflies like so when it reseeds in my garden and it's in an okay spot it stays. Otherwise it comes up easily enough and gets pitched on the compost pile. It's really a pretty flower.
Marilyn
on Oct 29, 2013
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These look like a plant known as Balsam. I grow them every year. They are easy to care for and grow in all types of soil.
Rebecca B
on Oct 30, 2013
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they are also called stock
Carol Crist
on Oct 30, 2013
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I've got these as well. Glad to know what it is.
Janet Overocker
on Jun 26, 2014
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Yes, Balsam, used to have them at my old place years ago. Good reminder for me to get some for my new place.
Sharon Holmes
on Jul 03, 2014
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