hardy impatiens
Impatiens omeiana
USDA zones6 to 9
SunHandles partial sun to full shade
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size9 to 18 inches tall9 to 18 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Yellow
- Soil types
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Hardy impatiens (Impatiens omeiana) is a perennial for borders, containers, and naturalized areas. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and average to moist, loamy soil. It stays between 9 and 18 inches tall and wide. Yellow flowers open in early to late summer and again in early to mid autumn. The leaves are evergreen.
Pairs well with Lenten rose, Lady fern, and Sweet woodruff.
Native range
China.