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Impatiens

Abundant flowers contrast beautifully with the rich green foliage. Highlights the shaded garden and is especially lovely in mixed containers, hanging baskets, at garden's edge, or anywhere a splash of color is desired.

Companion Plants

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Plant Details

  • Common name

    Impatiens

  • Botanical name

    Impatiens walleriana

  • Variety

    Lilac

  • Zone

    Grow as an annual.

  • Light

    Shade

  • Height

    8-12" (20-31 cm)

  • Habit

    Mounded

  • Feed

    Biweekly

  • Water

    Daily

  • Bloom Color

    Purple

  • Bloom Time

    Spring-fall

  • Maintenance

    Mulch to reduce weeds

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Ethan C.'s collection
  • Nancy R.'s collection