Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Balsaminaceae

Genus:

Impatiens

Species:

Impatiens sodenii

USDA Symbol:

IMSO

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Subshrub

Height:

250 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, pink, lavender

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, hummingbirds

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded or semi-shaded areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–21 days

Notes:

Seeds require light to germinate and warm temperatures around 70-75°F. Surface sow and keep consistently moist.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI