The shade annual champion. Flowers prolifically where nothing else will.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- May to Oct
- USDA Zones
- 3-10
- Sun
- Part Shade or Full Shade
- Water
- Moderate - regular watering
- Mature Height
- 8-24"
- Bloom Colors
- PinkRedOrangeWhitePurpleLavender
✦ Low Maintenance▢ Container Friendly
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About This Name
Impatiens walleriana is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Impatiens unambiguously. The genus Impatiens places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Impatiens, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Impatiens walleriana will give you the most precise results.