Family: Balsaminaceae Balsam
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 10A - 11 |
| Exposure | Partial shade or partial sun |
| Bloom color | Orange, pink, purple, red, white |
| Bloom time | Mid Summer to Early Fall |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, ground cover, rock garden |
| Height | 18" to 36" / 45cm to 90cm |
| Spread | 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Leaf color | Purple, variegated |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral |
| Soil type | Loamy |
| Form | Rounded |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage |