Impatiens rhombifolia

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 24"-60"

planting zones

7a-10b

Impatiens rhombifolia plant details

Impatiens rhombifolia is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Impatiens rhombifolia

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: balsaminaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 60 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: creeping

GROWING CONDITIONS for Impatiens rhombifolia

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This practically unknown, hardy species has proven itself to be quite a trooper, surviving the cold, hard winter of ’06 and bouncing back without any whining – really an impressive feat considering that many species that I considered to be fairly hardy outright died during this period. Growing 6” tall, and rooting along the stems as far as moisture allows, (GROUNDCOVER!) this species has intriguing yellow blooms with a red spotted interior, and a long spur and a peculiar “hood” that makes the flower look amusingly like an Easter bonnet. Blooms in Autumn for sure, but possibly earlier. A cool position in the garden, regular water, and rich soil are the key ingredients to happy Impatiens!

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

For the impatiens lover -- this creeping impatiens is tough in part shade to shade and surprisingly frost hardy. Only 6” tall, plants root along the stems to cover moist ground, blooming in late summer and autumn with interesting yellow flowers. Likes regular water and rich soil. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7!