Overview

Mature Size: Reaches 14 to 18 inches tall and 12 to 14 inches wide

Blooms: Spring to frost

Growth Rate: Moderate

Light Needs: Full shade, partial shade

Water Needs: Moderate. Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers

Plant Spacing: 8 to 10 inches apart. Closer spacing will encourage taller growth, while more distance between plants encourages them to spread out and fill in the gaps. Plant further apart if using as a ground cover.

Special Features: Attracts butterflies

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 9

Impatiens are technically a perennial, but only in USDA growing zones 10 and 11. This plant is sensitive to cold weather but, do well in humid environments.