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Impatiensglandulifera

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Genus

Impatiens (im-PAY-shuns)

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Species

glandulifera (glan-doo-LEE-fer-uh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Smooth

Velvet/Fuzzy

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pink

Medium Purple

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Other Details

Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Foliage Color

Dark/Black

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From herbaceous stem cuttings

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Alameda, California

Richmond, California

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