Impatiens niamniamensis

Also Known As

Impatiens congolensis
Impatiens niamniamensis 'African Queen'
Impatiens niamniamensis 'Congo Cockatoo'
African Queen
Congo Cockatoo
Parrot Plant

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-36"
W: 18"-36"

planting zones

10a-11

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Impatiens niamniamensis plant details

Impatiens niamniamensis is a broadleaf deciduous or evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter green, red and yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Impatiens niamniamensis

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: balsaminaceae
Foliage: deciduous or evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: green, red and yellow blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: container plant, houseplant, showy, tropical-looking, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Impatiens niamniamensis

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Impatiens niamniamensis 'African Queen' grows approx 12-14" tall with brown like succulent stems. Very unusual cornucopia like blooms of a reddish maroon and yellow cluster near the main stem at the joint of the leaves. This interesting plant likes warmth and humidity, putting on a dramatic display year round in temperate areas. Makes a great houseplant in the north.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

The truly fantastic flowers of Impatiens n. ‘African Queen’ are borne almost year around in USDA zones 10 & 11. So brightly colored with yellow, green & scarlet, the waxy, spurred blooms are said to look like parrots - but I am always reminded of candy corn. To 3’ tall with deep green, glossy, tropical looking leaves, the flowers are held close to the dark succulent stems. The stems get quite thick after awhile & the whole plant looks like a dark, tropical tree. This rare Impatiens likes full shade - no sun at all or the leaves burn. Rich, moist soil.