Plants in genus impatiens
Impatiens hawkeri 'Variegata'
Impatiens hawkeri 'Variegata' is a popular bedding plant introduced to the US in the 1970s, known for its tolerance to shade. It grows to a height of 8 to 10 inches and requires consistent moisture, thriving in temperatures between 45 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit. This plant should be protected from full sun to maintain its vibrant appearance.
Impatiens balsamina 'Tom Thumb Blend'
Impatiens balsamina 'Tom Thumb Blend' is a shade-loving plant that grows 12 to 16 inches tall. It attracts bumblebees and hummingbirds with its vibrant flowers in shades of violet, white, rose, scarlet, and salmon. This compact plant is perfect for adding color to shaded garden areas.
Impatiens morsei 'Secret Love'
Impatiens morsei 'Secret Love' is a charming plant with velvety dark green leaves featuring a pink stripe and upright growth habit. It produces white flowers with orange and yellow markings throughout spring, summer, and fall. This plant requires extra humidity and bright shade, growing to a height of 12 to 15 inches.
Impatiens repens
Impatiens repens is a low-growing, evergreen perennial native to Sri Lanka, known for its creeping habit and small kidney-shaped leaves on red stems. It produces hooded yellow flowers in summer and autumn and thrives in partial shade. This plant has been recognized with the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Impatiens niamniamensis
Impatiens niamniamensis is a fast-growing plant native to tropical Africa, known for its bright, bird-shaped flowers and explosive fruit capsules. It thrives in moist and shaded bushlands.
Impatiens hawkeri
Impatiens hawkeri, native to New Guinea, is a popular greenhouse plant known for its tolerance to shade and vibrant flowers in shades of red, orange, and coral. It has been crossed with other species to enhance its traits, making it a versatile choice for indoor and outdoor gardens.
Impatiens arguta 'Blue Dream'
Impatiens arguta 'Blue Dream' is a perennial plant native to Nepal, Tibet, and western China, known for its large, tubular blue-lavender flowers. This plant blooms from midsummer through fall and grows to 2 feet tall and 6 feet wide in one season. 'Blue Dream' has an airy growth habit and remains in a clump, making it suitable for borders and ground covers. It thrives in part sun to light shade and prefers well-drained soil. This plant is part of the Impatiens genus, which is known for its vibrant flowers and adaptability to various garden settings. It is an excellent choice for adding color and texture to shaded areas.
Impatiens pritzelii 'Sichuan Gold'
Impatiens pritzelii 'Sichuan Gold' is a hardy perennial collected from Sichuan Province, China, known for its large yellow flowers that bloom from mid-June to October. It spreads from underground stolons and grows up to 18 inches tall with green leaves. Remarkably, it survived -18 degrees Fahrenheit in Minnesota without snow cover, showcasing its resilience. This plant thrives in part sun to light shade and is a vibrant addition to gardens, attracting butterflies and other pollinators.
Impatiens omeiana 'Silver Pinkster'
Impatiens omeiana 'Silver Pinkster' is a winter-hardy clone with dark green leaves featuring a central silver stripe and red overlay. It produces goldfish-shaped flowers with a yellow tube and white face in early fall. This plant prefers moist, well-drained soils and can thrive in part sun to light shade.
Impatiens omeiana 'Eco Mount Emei'
Impatiens omeiana 'Eco Mount Emei' is a unique plant discovered on Mt. Emei in China. It features dark green foliage with a striking white stripe and produces yellow flowers resembling tiny goldfish in early fall. This plant forms patches in moist woodland gardens and prefers cooler climates, going dormant in hot summers. It is challenging to propagate from cuttings, making it a rare addition to shaded garden spaces.
Impatiens morsei
Impatiens morsei is a succulent plant endemic to Guangxi, China, with purplish stems and white, pink, or purple flowers. It grows up to a meter tall in moist, shady habitats, making it ideal for shaded garden areas.