Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Balsaminaceae

Genus:

Impatiens

Species:

Impatiens granulifera

Growth Characteristics

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds, bees

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold stratification for 4-8 weeks; sow on surface and keep moist.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash