Busy Lizzie (Impatiens Walleriana) is a annual herb in the Balsaminaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires high watering and partial shade or full shade light in USDA hardiness zones 10-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Impatiens walleriana is a widely grown annual bedding plant known for its colorful, prolific blooms and shade tolerance.

Busy Lizzie

Busy Lizzie

Impatiens Walleriana

Impatiens walleriana is a widely grown annual bedding plant known for its colorful, prolific blooms and shade tolerance.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
annual
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
High
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Hardiness Zones
10-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, peaty
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, specimen, mass planting

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Busy Lizzie

Jan
Prune
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Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

Humidity Trick

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Growth Hack

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Taxonomy

Family:Balsaminaceae
Genus:Impatiens