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Impatiens omeiana

Family Balsaminaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   6a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H2 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 20 - 45 cm (8 - 18 in)
Spread 20 - 45 cm (8 - 18 in)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Impatiens omeiana (hardy impatiens) yields showy and pale yellow blossoms during early autumn to mid-fall. This plant is clump forming and has showy foliage that is greyish green and pastel lime in colour.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, container and woodland.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Impatiens omeiana (hardy impatiens) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.