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I've asked several nurseries, no one knows...

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WiccanGardener WiccanGardener, member
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This miniature, orchid-looking perennial has defied identification so far. Ive asked laymen and professionals, but no one seems to know what it is. Click the image to enlarge.

This miniature, orchid-looking perennial has defied identification so far. I've asked laymen and professionals, but no one seems to know what it is.
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I have found this flower in a wild, river-side bed in St. John, Canada, and again in a field in Maine. No one I've asked recognizes it.

It is a perennial growing about 3 feet high. Its leaf is close to a phlox, but its pretty pink flower is like a miniature orchard about 2".

I've searched for three years and would appreciate any help. Thank you.

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KimPacholko writes: The name of your plant in question is Himalayan Balsam - Impatiens glandulifera. Also grows in Toronto area.
Posted: 2:50 pm on January 14th
Zooplantman writes: It's a terrific garden annual if you don't allow the seedlings to go feral on you and become invasive. Posted: 11:26 am on January 13th
emilyliquidfence writes: That definitely looks like a purple version of Jewelweed. I have only been acquainted with the yellow variety, which is often found around poison ivy and is actually a natural protection from poison ivy. This is one of those weeds that I think happens to be prettier than some plants. Posted: 9:00 am on January 13th
Zooplantman writes: Difficult to make out details in this picture, but the flower profile (in the upper right) suggest impatiens. (Do you know the native "touch me nots"? or Jewelweed?)
If so, then this may be one of the Himalayan species. They self seed quite easily.
For example: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Impatiens_Glandulifera.jpg Posted: 8:37 am on January 13th
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