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flowerAnnual
Impatiens
Impatiens walleriana
Also known as: busy lizzie, touch-me-not
Shade-tolerant annual with continuous bloom in wide color range. Ideal for shaded beds, borders, and containers.
Growing Requirements
SunShade
WaterHigh
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing10–12″
Row Spacing12–18″
Planting Depth—
Height8–18″
Spread10–18″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Start Indoors
10–12 weeks before last frost
Transplant Outdoors
1–9 weeks after last frost
Germination
10–21 days
Days to Harvest
70–90 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 2–11
Cannot overwinter outdoors
Surface sow — needs light. Keep soil consistently moist. Wilts quickly if dry. Frost sensitive.
Companion Plants
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