Plants > Perennials

toothed busy lizzie

Impatiens arguta

Genus: Impatiens
Family: Balsaminaceae

About this plant

I. arguta is an upright perennial to 30cm with fleshy stems and narrowly oval, pointed, dark green leaves with deep veins. Sprays of pale purple, tubular flowers are produced in summer and autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingNorth FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full or partial shade. Mulch well in winter

Pruning

No pruning needed other than to cut down stems at the end of the season

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverArchitectural

Planting Places

OutdoorSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years