Busy Lizzie
Common Name: Busy Lizzie
Species Name: Impatiens walleriana
Family Name: Balsaminaceae
Examples of Busy Lizzie Impatiens walleriana
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | East Africa |
| Sun Preference | Shade |
| Susceptibility | Slugs |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 2-foot diameter, 2-foot height
- Leaves: Elliptic to lance-shaped slightly toothed leaves on fleshy stems that are green or red-flushed (semi-translucent)
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Moist, well-drained |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 9 |