Impatiens walleriana
Impatiens, Busy Lizzie
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.
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:
Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.