Michael's Opinion
I have seen this growing rampant in a ditch, where it put on an interesting show, however I have had to pull masses of it from a damp spot in the garden after letting several slip through the noose because I thought them attractive and not problematic: which they are.
Botanical Information
| Family | Balsaminaceae |
| Genus | Impatiens |
| Species | glandulifera |
| Category | Wildflowers & Weeds |
Description and Growing Information
| Pests | Susceptible to rust ( Puccinia komarovii var. glandulifera), which in some cases is used as a bio-control in areas where the plant has become an invasive species (England). |
