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Impatiens walleriana

Family Balsaminaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   10a - 11   RHS:   HH - FT   EGF:   G1 - G2   Australia:   4 - 5  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 15 - 60 cm (0.5 - 2 ft)
Spread 15 - 60 cm (0.5 - 2 ft)
Light light shade to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH neutral to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Impatiens walleriana (busy lizzy) bears showy, white and repeat-blooming blossoms during early summer to early fall. This plant is mound shaped in form and has glossy, medium textured and semi-evergreen foliage that is medium green and dark red in colour.
Typical Uses Annual, bedding plant, border, container, edging, hanging basket and tropical.
Cautions When planning your garden, take into consideration that Impatiens walleriana (busy lizzy) grows at a very fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.