Impatiens stenantha

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Impatiens stenantha plant details

Impatiens stenantha is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green and red foliage. In fall, spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Impatiens stenantha

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: balsaminaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green and red
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: cascading, hanging basket, rare, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Impatiens stenantha

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

avail 4/15 Surprisingly hardy little Impatiens from the Gaoligongshan Mtns (don't ask me to pronounce that) Yunnan, China – Trailing stems have dark green leaves with a reddish tinge – leaf edges look clipped by a pinking shears - May thru Oct blooms are

By: Secret Garden Growers

From Yunnan, China, come these hardy impatiens with olive green leaves that have scalloped edges and a matte surface; their bright yellow gnome's cap flowers have red speckled throats and upturned spurs, and bloom spring through fall! Let it grow upward or trail along the garden floor, pot it or let it spill over a shaded wall. Cool, bright shade is ideal. Upright 1-2'T Minimum temperature: 5°F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Exciting and surprisingly frost hardy impatiens from the mountains of China's Yunnan province, a trailing creature with green, ruffle-edged leaves, green tinged with red, and lovely yellow flowers with curling tails and spotted red throats, the flowers held above the foliage for maximum enjoyment from spring to fall. Best with coolish conditions in bright shade with average summer moisture. Not expected to enjoy intense heat or humidity. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7!