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Annuals · MCH exam plant
Impatiens
Impatiens walleriana
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Annual
Key ID features
Shade annual, flat flowers in many colors, succulent stems, downy mildew issues
| Botanical name | Impatiens walleriana |
|---|---|
| Family | Balsaminaceae |
| Genus | Impatiens |
| Category | Annuals |
| USDA hardiness zones | 2a–11b |
| Sun | Part Shade |
| Water | High |
| Native to New England | No |
| Salt tolerant | No |
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