Impatiens walleriana

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Impatiens, Busy Lizzie

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Modesto Jr. College

 

Description

This ground cover will grow up to about 3' tall and has small, glossy, dark green leaves with lavender, orange, pink, red, violet, or white flowers that bloom in summer and fall.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial, Annual

 

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

 

Flower Color

Lavender, Orange, Pink, Red, Violet, White

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green, Variegated

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

 

Water

Medium, High

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Loam

 

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Tropical

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Patio

 

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces, Hanging Baskets

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.