Impatiens purpurea
Impatiens purpurea
- Native to:
- China
GBIF: Zhang, T.Z.; Guo, Y.G.; Landrein, S.; Osbourne, J.; Renata, B.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Balsaminaceae
- Genus:
- Impatiens
- Species:
- Impatiens purpurea
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- purple
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
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 30-60 days to break dormancy; sow in moist soil.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash