Impatiens arguta 'Upright'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 3'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

7b-11

Impatiens arguta 'Upright' plant details

Impatiens arguta 'Upright' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Impatiens arguta 'Upright'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: balsaminaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Impatiens arguta 'Upright'

USDA Zones: 7b - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A vigorous perennial for damp shade, growing to 3 ft in height and 3 ft or more in spread, with 2", glossy leaves and relatively large, cupped, rich lavender-blue flowers over a long season. Spreads by short tubers in rich soil with regular water. Tough enough to tolerate some dry shade. A wonderful spiller for containers. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7, possibly colder with mulch.

By: Cistus Nursery

A new form of one of our toughest, hardiest & most garden worthy Impatiens species! This form shares many characteristics of the plain species, but the flowers are a softer, powdery blue-purple in color, 2” wide & have a more bell shaped profile. The plant is also different in habit – it has less of a tendency to run, & is more upright (as the name suggests, right?) to 3’x3’. It’s still a vigorous & easy to grow plant, blooming from spring through frost, & because it goes more upwards than outwards, the blooms are easier to see! Rich soil & regular water for best show, but can also take duress – this species is known to survive in (deadly) dry shade! Gasp!