Impatiens, Busy Lizzie
Impatiens Walleriana
Overview
Impatiens walleriana, commonly known as Busy Lizzie, is a vibrant, shade-loving annual. It flourishes in partial to full shade, reaching a height of 6-24 inches with an equal spread. Its glossy foliage is a lush backdrop for its profuse, colorful blossoms ranging from white to pink, red, or purple. Ideal for borders or containers, Busy Lizzie requires moist, well-drained soil and offers a continuous display of blooms from spring to frost.
Sun Half, ShadeWater High, MediumZones 3–10Type Annual, Ground cover, PerennialClimate Subtropical
Culture
- Sun
- Half, Shade
- Water
- High, Medium
- USDA zones
- 3–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Annual, Ground cover, Perennial
- Family
- Balsaminaceae
- Climate
- Subtropical
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