Identify this flower please...?
Question:Hope someone can identify these flowers. We planted some mixed wild flower seeds and these were some that came up. Transplanted them as they were being smothered by the others. They are red, pink, and purple flowers and they are about 15" to 20" tall so far. Here are some links to pics.
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Answers:
It is balsam, also known as spotted snapweed.
This annual, Chinese herb should be planted in full sun to partly shaded areas. It's seeds are very easy to germinate.
The flowers act as soothing, cool tonic when externally applied to burns and scalds. They are also as an antibiotic against some pathogenic fungi and bacteria. The plant is often used for pains in joints. Taken internally, it acts as an emetic, diuretic and laxative.
I hope this helps!
looks like BALSAM...do an image search on it.
http://www.indiana.edu/~libwylie/balsam.
Looks like some kind of lily not sure what kind though . what did the pkg of wild flowers say was in there ? That would be the only sure way to tell or contact a gardening website and show them the picture and see what they say . good luck and happy gardening .
The plant is Impatiens the common names are Balsam, Touch-me -not or snap weed, the latter two names relate to the fact that the ripe seed pods will burst open when touched.
It is definitely NOT a lily.
Agree with Honeydrips. Impatiens. Shade loving, easily roots in water. Behind it in the 3rd picture is sedum. Very invasive succulent - it will take over in no time.
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