Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Balsaminaceae

Genus:

Impatiens

Species:

Impatiens balfourii

USDA Symbol:

IMBA2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

100 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to Himalayan regions, prefers shaded areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in warm, moist conditions. Self-sows prolifically in suitable habitats.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI