Impatiens
Scientific Name
Impatiens spp.
Geographical Considerations
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Hardiness Zones
8a to 11
This plant is not native to Florida.
Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
Impatiens grows best in Partial Shade.
Light Range
It performs in Full Shade to Partial Shade
Soil Texture
Any Texture
Soil Moisture
Well Drained
Soil pH
Slightly Acid to Slightly Alkaline (6.0-7.2)
Salt Tolerance
Low to None
DroughtTolerance
None
Wind Resistance
Not known
Toxicity
Not known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
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Plant Type
- Annuals
- Perennials
Plant Shape
- Spreading
- Mounding
Leaf Persistence
Impatiens is Deciduous
Spread
1 feet
Height
0.5-1 feet
Growth Rate
Moderate
Leaf Size
Small
Leaf Texture
Medium
Flower Size
Medium
Flower Month
- Varies
Flower Color
- Pink
- Red
- White
- Purple
Plant Role for Butterflies
Nectar
Additional Detail
Annual with brilliantly marked foliage and ability to tolerate great amounts of sun; flowers vary. | Pests/Diseases: scale, mealy bugs and aphids | attracts butterflies
