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Impatiens walleriana (Busy Lizzie)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 503160

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Geraniales Family: Balsaminaceae Genus: Impatiens Species: Impatiens walleriana

Common Names add Busy Lizzie edit | delete Busy Lizzy edit | delete Plant Types edit Annual Bedding Ornamental   Zones / Hardiness edit 10a (to 35 F / 2 C) 10b (to 40 F / 4 C) 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)   Spread (Maximum) edit 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)   Flowering Start edit Flowers Continuously   Flowering End edit Autumn / Fall   Leaf Colour edit Green - Medium   Leaf Shape edit Lanceolate   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Border/Bed Container/Patio Low Maintenance Garden   Sun Exposure edit Partial Shade Full Shade   Soil Types edit Well-drained Moist   Soil pH edit   Bloom Colour edit Red Pink Orange Lilac Purple Violet Lavender White Mixed Peach Salmon   Wildlife Value edit   Propagation Techniques edit Seed Stem Cutting   Skill Level edit Beginner   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Loves the heat of summer, but not the sun edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Add Your Opinion About This Plant Kay (765) wrote on Feb 01 2010 Rating for this plant: A perfect flower for brightening shady areas. Keep evenly moist and they will bloom from spring to fall! I love them planted with Hostas. I like this opinion Note: please don't use this box to post questions, you can do that on our forums instead.

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