FAQs
What does Himalayan Balsam look like?
Between June and August, Himalayan balsam produces attractive pink-purple flowers which have two distinctive oval-shaped petals (see photos above).
Its stems are green with a red piping effect, which becomes more prominent nearer the flower and also makes its way into the elongated leaves. The leaves have serrated edges and can grow to about 25cm in length.
Himalayan balsam is terrestrial (meaning it grows on land) and can reach up to two metres in height.