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Impatiens walleriana

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.

 

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:

An easy water-wise improvement in lawn areas is to change high output spray sprinkler nozzles to low-flow rotators.

You'll have less runoff and be less likely to apply more water than is needed.