Impatiens: A World of Delicate Beauty
I’ve always been drawn to the vibrant colors and delicate blooms of the Impatiens genus. These flowers, with their intriguing name and fascinating seed dispersal mechanism, have captivated gardeners and botanists alike for centuries. As an avid plant enthusiast, I’m excited to share my knowledge and admiration for these captivating blooms.
A Diverse Genus
The Impatiens genus, belonging to the Balsaminaceae family, boasts over 1,000 species. These plants are predominantly found in the Northern Hemisphere and the tropics, showcasing a remarkable diversity in their morphology and habitat preferences. From the busy streets of Hanoi to the lush rainforests of Southeast Asia, Impatiens species have adapted to thrive in a variety of environments.
Here are the list:
- Impatiens aadishankarii Bhaskar & Sringesw.
- Impatiens abbatis Hook.f.
- Impatiens academiae-moguntiae Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens acaulis Arn.
- Impatiens acehensis Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens achudanandanii V.S.A.Kumar, M.G.Govind & Sindhu Arya
- Impatiens aconitoides Y.M.Shui & W.H.Chen
- Impatiens acuminata Benth. ex Hook.f. & Thomson
- Impatiens adamowskiana Gogoi & Borah
- Impatiens adenioides Suksathan & Keerat.
- Impatiens agastyamalayensis (Bhaskar) A.Joe, Bhaskar & M.Sabu
- Impatiens agumbeana Bhaskar & Razi
- Impatiens ahernii Hook.f.
- Impatiens akomensis S.B.Janssens, Sonké & O.Lachenaud
- Impatiens alboflava Miq.
- Impatiens albopetala Gogoi & Borah
- Impatiens albopurpurea Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens albopustulosa H.Perrier
- Impatiens alborosea Tardieu
- Impatiens alborubra Hook.f. ex Baker f.
- Impatiens aliciae C.E.C.Fisch.
- Impatiens allanii Hook.f.
- Impatiens alpicola Y.L.Chen & Y.Q.Lu
- Impatiens alveolata H.Perrier
- Impatiens amabilis Hook.f.
- Impatiens ambahatrensis Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens ambanizanensis Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens amoena H.Perrier
- Impatiens amphibia H.Perrier
- Impatiens amplexicaulis Edgew.
- Impatiens ampokafoensis Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens anaimudica C.E.C.Fisch.
- Impatiens analavelensis H.Perrier
- Impatiens andapensis Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens andohahelae Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens andringitrensis H.Perrier
- Impatiens angulata S.X.Yu, Y.L.Chen & H.N.Qin
- Impatiens angustiflora Hook.f.
- Impatiens anhuiensis Y.L.Chen
- Impatiens anjawensis Borah, Kandwal, Chhetri & Gogoi
- Impatiens ankaizinensis H.Perrier
- Impatiens ankaranensis Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens annamensis Tardieu
- Impatiens anovensis H.Perrier
- Impatiens antongiliana H.Perrier
- Impatiens apalophylla Hook.f.
- Impatiens apiculata De Wild.
- Impatiens appendiculata Arn.
- Impatiens apsotis Hook.f.
- Impatiens aquatica Bhaskar
- Impatiens aquatilis Hook.f.
- Impatiens arachnoides H.Perrier
- Impatiens arctosepala Hook.f.
- Impatiens arguta Hook.f. & Thomson
- Impatiens armeniaca S.H.Huang
- Impatiens arnottii Thwaites
- Impatiens arriensii (Zoll.) T.Shimizu
- Impatiens arunachalensis Hareesh, A.Joe, M.Sabu & Gogoi
- Impatiens ashihoi Gogoi & Borah
- Impatiens asperipes H.Perrier
- Impatiens asperipetala H.Perrier
- Impatiens assamensis Griff.
- Impatiens assurgens Baker
- Impatiens atrolineata H.Perrier
- Impatiens atrorubra H.Perrier
- Impatiens attopeuensis Hook.f.
- Impatiens aurella Rydb.
- Impatiens auricoma Baill.
- Impatiens auriculata Wight
- Impatiens austrotanzanica Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens austroyunnanensis S.H.Huang
- Impatiens bababudenensis Hook.f.
- Impatiens bachii H.Lév.
- Impatiens bahanensis Hand.-Mazz.
- Impatiens bajurensis Shinobu Akiyama & H.Ohba
- Impatiens bakeri Warb.
- Impatiens bakthangensis Chhetri, Sherpa & Gogoi
- Impatiens balansae Hook.f.
- Impatiens balfourii Hook.f.
- Impatiens balsamina L.
- Impatiens bannaensis S.H.Huang
- Impatiens baokangensis Q.L.Gan & X.W.Li
- Impatiens barbata H.F.Comber
- Impatiens barberi Hook.f.
- Impatiens barbulata G.M.Schulze
- Impatiens bardotiae Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens barnesii Hook.f.
- Impatiens baroniana H.Perrier
- Impatiens baronii Baker
- Impatiens barthlottii Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens batanggadisensis Utami
- Impatiens bathiei Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens beccarii Hook.f. ex Dunn
- Impatiens befiananensis Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens begoniifolia S.Akiyama & H.Ohba
- Impatiens begonioides Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens bellula Hook.f.
- Impatiens bemarahensis Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens benitae Eb.Fisch., Wohlh. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens benthamii Steenis
- Impatiens bequaertii De Wild.
- Impatiens betsomangae Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens bhaskarii J.R.N.Dessai, L.Joseph & Janarth.
- Impatiens bhimgadensis Bhaskar & Sringesw.
- Impatiens bicaudata H.Perrier
- Impatiens bicolor Royle
- Impatiens bicornis L.Joseph & Bhaskar
- Impatiens bicornuta Wall.
- Impatiens bidentata H.Perrier
- Impatiens bijieensis X.X.Bai & L.Y.Ren
- Impatiens biluoxueshanensis S.Akiyama & S.K.Wu
- Impatiens biophytoides H.Perrier
- Impatiens bisaccata Warb.
- Impatiens blepharosepala E.Pritz.
- Impatiens blinii H.Lév.
- Impatiens bodenii Ridl.
- Impatiens bodinieri Hook.f.
- Impatiens boinensis H.Perrier
- Impatiens bokorensis S.H.Cho & B.Y.Kim
- Impatiens bolovenensis Tardieu
- Impatiens bomiensis Y.Y.Cong & Y.C.Peng
- Impatiens bonii Hook.f.
- Impatiens brachycentra Kar. & Kir.
- Impatiens bracteata Colebr. ex Wall.
- Impatiens bracteolata Hook.f.
- Impatiens brevipes Hook.f.
- Impatiens briartii De Wild. & T.Durand
- Impatiens brittoi B.Mani & S.Thomas
- Impatiens buccinalis Hook.f.
- Impatiens buennemeijeri Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens bullata H.Perrier
- Impatiens bullatisepala G.W.Hu, Y.Y.Cong & Q.F.Wang
- Impatiens burtonii Hook.f.
- Impatiens bururiensis Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens butu Gavin-Smyth
- Impatiens calcicola Craib
- Impatiens calendulina Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens callmanderi Eb.Fisch., Wohlh. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens campanulata Wight
- Impatiens capensis Meerb.
- Impatiens capillipes Hook.f. & Thomson
- Impatiens cardamomensis S.H.Cho, C.K.Lim & H.Won
- Impatiens cardiophylla Hook.f.
- Impatiens carlsoniae Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens casseabriae Y.H.Tan, S.S.Zhou & B.Yang
- Impatiens catati Baill.
- Impatiens cathcartii Hook.f.
- Impatiens cavaleriei X.X.Bai & R.X.Huang
- Impatiens cecilii N.E.Br.
- Impatiens celatiflora H.Perrier
- Impatiens celligera H.Perrier
- Impatiens ceratophora H.F.Comber
- Impatiens chandrasekharanii Chandrab.
- Impatiens chapaensis Tardieu
- Impatiens charanii T.Shimizu
- Impatiens charisma Suksathan & Keerat.
- Impatiens chashanensis H.Y.Bi & S.X.Yu
- Impatiens chekiangensis Y.L.Chen
- Impatiens chenmoui Zheng W.Wang, Xiao C.Li & Q.Wang ter
- Impatiens chevalieri Tardieu
- Impatiens chiangdaoensis Shimizu
- Impatiens chikuensis Kiew
- Impatiens chimiliensis H.F.Comber
- Impatiens chinensis L.
- Impatiens chishuiensis Y.X.Xiong
- Impatiens chiulungensis Y.L.Chen
- Impatiens chlorosepala Hand.-Mazz.
- Impatiens chloroxantha Y.L.Chen
- Impatiens choneceras Hassk.
- Impatiens chumphonensis T.Shimizu
- Impatiens chungtienensis Y.L.Chen
- Impatiens ciliifolia Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens cinnabarina Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens circaeoides Wall. ex Hook.f. & Thomson
- Impatiens cirrhipetala Hook.f.
- Impatiens citrina Hook.f.
- Impatiens clavata Bhaskar
- Impatiens clavicalcar Eb.Fisch.
- Impatiens clavicornu Turcz.
- Impatiens clavicuspis Hook.f. ex W.W.Sm.
- Impatiens clavigera Hook.f.
- Impatiens clavigeroides S.Akiyama, H.Ohba & S.K.Wu
- Impatiens coelotropis C.E.C.Fisch.
- Impatiens columbaria Bos
- Impatiens commelinoides Hand.-Mazz.
- Impatiens comorensis Baker
- Impatiens compta Hook.f.
- Impatiens conaensis Y.L.Chen
- Impatiens conchibracteata Y.L.Chen & Y.Q.Lu
- Impatiens concinna Hook.f.
- Impatiens confusa Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens congolensis G.M.Schulze & R.Wilczek
- Impatiens corchorifolia Franch.
- Impatiens cordata Wight
- Impatiens cornigera Arn.
- Impatiens cornucopia Franch.
- Impatiens cornutisepala S.X.Yu, Y.L.Chen & H.N.Qin
- Impatiens cothurnoides C.E.C.Fisch.
- Impatiens coursiana H.Perrier
- Impatiens courtallensis Ramas. & Pandur.
- Impatiens crassicaudex Hook.f.
- Impatiens crassisepala Tardieu
- Impatiens crenata Bedd.
- Impatiens crenulata Hook.f.
- Impatiens cribbii (Grey-Wilson) Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens cryptoneura Hook.f.
- Impatiens curtisii Hook.f.
- Impatiens curvipes Hook.f.
- Impatiens cuspidata Wight & Arn.
- Impatiens cyanantha Hook.f.
- Impatiens cyathiflora Hook.f.
- Impatiens cyclosepala Hook.f. ex W.W.Sm.
- Impatiens cymbifera Hook.f.
- Impatiens daguanensis S.H.Huang
- Impatiens dairiensis Utami
- Impatiens dalaiensis Gogoi & Borah
- Impatiens dalzellii Hook.f. & Thomson
- Impatiens damingensis S.X.Yu, Chang Y.Xia & H.P.Deng
- Impatiens damrongii Shimizu
- Impatiens danguyana H.Perrier
- Impatiens danii Sindhu Arya, V.Suresh & V.S.A.Kumar
- Impatiens darachuensis P.Gyeltshen, W.Adamowski & Phuntsho
- Impatiens daraneenae Suksathan & Triboun
- Impatiens dasysperma Wight
- Impatiens dasyvexilla Q.L.Gan & X.W.Li
- Impatiens davidi Franch.
- Impatiens debilis Turcz.
- Impatiens decaryana H.Perrier
- Impatiens decipiens Hook.f.
- Impatiens decurva Ruchis. & S.B.Janssens
- Impatiens delabathiana Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens delavayi Franch.
- Impatiens delicata Toppin
- Impatiens delicatula Baill.
- Impatiens dempoana Hook.f.
- Impatiens dendricola C.E.C.Fisch.
- Impatiens denisonii Bedd.
- Impatiens densifolia (G.M.Schulze & R.Wilczek) Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens depauperata Hook.f.
- Impatiens deqinensis S.H.Huang
- Impatiens desmantha Hook.f.
- Impatiens devendrae Pusalkar
- Impatiens devolii T.C.Huang
- Impatiens dewildeana Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens diaphana Hook.f.
- Impatiens dibangensis Gogoi & Borah
- Impatiens dicentra Franch. ex Hook.f.
- Impatiens dichroa Hook.f.
- Impatiens dichroocarpa H.Lév.
- Impatiens diepenhorstii Miq.
- Impatiens diffusa Hook.f.
- Impatiens digitata Warb.
- Impatiens dimorphophylla Franch.
- Impatiens discolor DC.
- Impatiens disotis Hook.f.
- Impatiens distracta Hook.f.
- Impatiens divaricata Franch.
- Impatiens diversifolia Wall. ex Wight & Arn.
- Impatiens doitungensis Triboun & Sonsupab
- Impatiens dolichoceras E.Pritz.
- Impatiens dorjeekhandui Chowlu, S.S.Dash & Gogoi
- Impatiens dorstenioides (Baker) Warb.
- Impatiens drepanophora Hook.f.
- Impatiens druartii Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens duclouxii Hook.f.
- Impatiens eberhardtii Tardieu
- Impatiens ecalcarata Collett & Hemsl.
- Impatiens echinosperma H.Perrier
- Impatiens ecornuta Gerry Moore, Zika & Rushworth
- Impatiens edgeworthii Hook.f.
- Impatiens ekapaksiana Utami
- Impatiens elachistocentra G.M.Schulze
- Impatiens elatostemmoides H.Perrier
- Impatiens elegans Bedd.
- Impatiens elephanticeps Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens elianae Abrah. & Eb.Fisch.
- Impatiens elisettae Eb.Fisch.
- Impatiens elongata Arn.
- Impatiens elwiraurzulae Eb.Fisch., Abrah., Holstein & S.B.Janssens
- Impatiens emiliae Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens engleri Gilg
- Impatiens epilobioides Y.L.Chen
- Impatiens erecticornis R.Wilczek & G.M.Schulze
- Impatiens eriospenna H.Perrier
- Impatiens ernstii Hook.f.
- Impatiens erubescens Dunn
- Impatiens eryaleia Launert
- Impatiens ethiopica Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens etindensis Cheek & Eb.Fisch.
- Impatiens evelinae Simonsson
- Impatiens evrardii Tardieu
- Impatiens exiguiflora Hook.f.
- Impatiens exilipes Hook.f. ex Ridl.
- Impatiens exilis Hook.f.
- Impatiens extensifolia Hook.f.
- Impatiens faberi Hook.f.
- Impatiens falcifera Hook.f.
- Impatiens fanjingshanica Y.L.Chen
- Impatiens fargesii Hook.f.
- Impatiens fasciculata Lam.
- Impatiens fenghwaiana Y.L.Chen
- Impatiens fianarantsoae Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens filicaulis Hook.f.
- Impatiens filicornu Hook.f.
- Impatiens finetii Tardieu
- Impatiens firmula Baker
- Impatiens fischeri Warb.
- Impatiens fissicornis Maxim.
- Impatiens flaccida Arn.
- Impatiens flammea Gilg
- Impatiens flanaganiae Hemsl.
- Impatiens flava Charit.
- Impatiens flavescens Karupp. & V.Ravich.
- Impatiens flemingii Hook.f.
- Impatiens floretii N.Hallé & A.M.Louis
- Impatiens floribunda Wight
- Impatiens florigera C.B.Clarke ex Hook.f.
- Impatiens florulenta Hook.f.
- Impatiens fontinalis H.Perrier
- Impatiens formosa Hook.f.
- Impatiens forrestii Hook.f. ex W.W.Sm.
- Impatiens foxworthyi M.R.Hend.
- Impatiens fragicolor C.Marquand & Airy Shaw
- Impatiens frithii Cheek
- Impatiens fruticosa Lesch. ex DC.
- Impatiens fuchsioides H.Perrier
- Impatiens fugongensis K.M.Liu & Y.Y.Cong
- Impatiens fulgens H.Perrier
- Impatiens furcata H.Perrier
- Impatiens furcillata Hemsl.
- Impatiens gadellae Souvann. & Suksathan
- Impatiens gagnepainiana Tardieu
- Impatiens galactica Eb.Fisch., Raheliv. & Abrah.
- Impatiens gamblei Hook.f.
- Impatiens gammiei Hook.f.
- Impatiens gardneriana Wight
- Impatiens gasterocheila Hook.f.
- Impatiens gautieri Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens geniculata H.Perrier
- Impatiens geniorum Humbert
- Impatiens georgei-schatzii Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens gesneroidea Gilg
- Impatiens gibbisepala Hook.f.
- Impatiens glabrata K.M.P.Kumar, Hareesh & Bhaskar
- Impatiens glandulifera Royle
- Impatiens glandulisepala Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens glaricola Kiew
- Impatiens glauca Hook.f. & Thomson
- Impatiens gomphophylla Baker
- Impatiens gongchengensis Z.C.Lu, B.Pan & Yan Liu
- Impatiens gongolana N.Hallé
- Impatiens gongshanensis Y.L.Chen
- Impatiens gordonii Horne ex Baker
- Impatiens gossweileri G.M.Schulze
- Impatiens goughii Wight
- Impatiens graciliflora Hook.f.
- Impatiens grandis B.Heyne
- Impatiens grandisepala Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens grandispora Nampy & M.Vishnu
- Impatiens granulifera H.Perrier
- Impatiens grey-wilsonii Eb.Fisch.
- Impatiens griersonii S.Akiyama, H.Ohba & M.Suzuki
- Impatiens griffithii Hook.f. & Thomson
- Impatiens guillaumetii Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens guiqingensis S.X.Yu
- Impatiens guizhouensis Y.L.Chen
- Impatiens hainanensis Y.L.Chen
- Impatiens haingosonii Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens halongensis Kiew & T.H.Nguyên
- Impatiens hamata Warb.
- Impatiens hambaeksanensis B.U.Oh
- Impatiens hancockii C.H.Wright
- Impatiens harae H.Ohba & S.Akiyama
- Impatiens haridasanii Hareesh & M.Sabu
- Impatiens harmandii Hook.f.
- Impatiens hartnolliae Hook.f. ex Ruchis. & Suksathan
- Impatiens hawkeri W.Bull
- Impatiens hedbergiae Eb.Fisch.
- Impatiens helferi Hook.f.
- Impatiens henanensis Y.L.Chen
- Impatiens hendrikii Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens hengduanensis Y.L.Chen
- Impatiens henryi E.Pritz.
- Impatiens henslowiana Arn.
- Impatiens herbicola Hook.f.
- Impatiens herzogii K.Schum.
- Impatiens heterosepala Hook.f.
- Impatiens hians Hook.f.
- Impatiens hildebrandtii Baill.
- Impatiens hirsuta (Blume) Steud.
- Impatiens hirta L.Joseph & Bhaskar
- Impatiens hobsonii Hook.f.
- Impatiens hochstetteri Warb.
- Impatiens hoehnelii T.C.E.Fr.
- Impatiens holocentra Hand.-Mazz.
- Impatiens hongkongensis Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens hongsonensis T.Shimizu
- Impatiens horizontalis Latt, B.B.Park & Nob.Tanaka
- Impatiens huangyanensis X.F.Jin & B.Y.Ding
- Impatiens humbertii H.Perrier
- Impatiens humblotiana Baill.
- Impatiens humifusa G.M.Schulze
- Impatiens humilis Hook.f.
- Impatiens hunanensis Y.L.Chen
- Impatiens hydrogetonoides Launert
- Impatiens hypophylla Makino
- Impatiens idumishmiensis Gogoi, W.Adamowski, Borah & Chhetri
- Impatiens imbecilla Hook.f.
- Impatiens imbricata H.Perrier
- Impatiens inaperta (H.Perrier) H.Perrier
- Impatiens inconspicua Benth. ex Wight & Arn.
- Impatiens infirma Hook.f.
- Impatiens infundibularis Hook.f.
- Impatiens insignis DC.
- Impatiens ioides G.M.Schulze
- Impatiens irangiensis Eb.Fisch.
- Impatiens irvingii Hook.f.
- Impatiens issembei S.B.Janssens, Stévart & Eb.Fisch.
- Impatiens iteberoensis R.Wilczek & G.M.Schulze
- Impatiens ivohibensis H.Perrier
- Impatiens jacobdevlasii Herath, C.Bandara & Gopallawa
- Impatiens jaeschkei Hook.f.
- Impatiens janthina Thwaites
- Impatiens javensis (Blume) Steud.
- Impatiens jenjittikuliae Ruchis. & Suksathan
- Impatiens jerdoniae Wight
- Impatiens jiewhoei Triboun & Suksathan
- Impatiens jinggangensis Y.L.Chen
- Impatiens jinpingensis Y.M.Shui & G.F.Li
- Impatiens jiulongshanica Y.L.Xu & Y.L.Chen
- Impatiens joachimii G.M.Schulze
- Impatiens johnii E.Barnes
- Impatiens johnsiana Ratheesh, Sunil & Anil Kumar
- Impatiens josephia Sinj.Thomas, B.Mani & Britto
- Impatiens jurpia Buch.-Ham.
- Impatiens justicioides H.Perrier
- Impatiens kachinensis Hook.f. ex Toppin
- Impatiens kamerunensis Warb.
- Impatiens kamrupana Gogoi, J.Sarma & Borah
- Impatiens kanburiensis T.Shimizu
- Impatiens kanchigandhiana Rasingam, Karthig. & Gogoi
- Impatiens karuppusamyi P.S.S.Rich. & V.Ravich.
- Impatiens × kaskazinii Grimshaw & Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens kathmanduensis Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens katjae Nob.Tanaka & J.J.Verm.
- Impatiens kawttyana Chhabra & Ramneek
- Impatiens keilii Gilg
- Impatiens kentrodonta Gilg
- Impatiens keralensis Sarav. & Kaliam.
- Impatiens kerinciensis Utami
- Impatiens kerriae Craib
- Impatiens kharensis S.Akiyama, H.Ohba & Wakab.
- Impatiens khasiana Hook.f.
- Impatiens kilimanjari Oliv.
- Impatiens kinabaluensis S.Akiyama & H.Ohba
- Impatiens kingdon-wardii Nob.Tanaka & T.Sugaw.
- Impatiens kingii Hook.f.
- Impatiens kivuensis Eb.Fisch., Abrah., Holstein & S.B.Janssens
- Impatiens kleiniformis Sedgw.
- Impatiens klemmeana Hook.f.
- Impatiens klossii Ridl.
- Impatiens kodachadriensis Bhaskar & Sringesw.
- Impatiens kotebettii Bhaskar & Sringesw.
- Impatiens kraftii Eb.Fisch., Wohlh. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens kuepferi Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens kulamavuensis A.G.Pandurangan & V.J.Nair
- Impatiens kunyitensis Utami
- Impatiens kurichiarmalayana Sarav. & Kaliam.
- Impatiens kwengeensis R.Wilczek & G.M.Schulze
- Impatiens labordei Hook.f.
- Impatiens lacei Hook.f.
- Impatiens lachnosperma H.Perrier
- Impatiens lacinulifera Y.L.Chen
- Impatiens laevigata Wall. ex Hook.f. & Thomson
- Impatiens lampungensis Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens lancisepala S.H.Huang
- Impatiens lanessanii Hook.f.
- Impatiens langbianensis Tardieu
- Impatiens langeana Hook.f.
- Impatiens lantziana Baill.
- Impatiens laojunshanensis S.H.Huang
- Impatiens laotica Tardieu
- Impatiens larsenii T.Shimizu
- Impatiens lasiophyton Hook.f.
- Impatiens latebracteata Hook.f.
- Impatiens lateristachys Y.L.Chen & Y.Q.Lu
- Impatiens × lateritia Gilg
- Impatiens laticornis C.E.C.Fisch.
- Impatiens latiflora Hook.f. & Thomson
- Impatiens latifolia L.
- Impatiens latipetala S.H.Huang
- Impatiens laumonieri T.Shimizu
- Impatiens laurentii Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens lawii Hook.f. & Thomson
- Impatiens lawsonii Hook.f.
- Impatiens laxiflora Edgew.
- Impatiens lecomtei Hook.f.
- Impatiens leedalii Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens lemannii Hook.f. & Thomson
- Impatiens lemeei H.Lév.
- Impatiens lemuriana Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens lenta Hook.f.
- Impatiens lepida Hook.f.
- Impatiens leptocarpa Hook.f.
- Impatiens leptocaulon Hook.f.
- Impatiens leptoceras DC.
- Impatiens leptopoda Arn.
- Impatiens leptura Hook.f.
- Impatiens leschenaultii (DC.) Wall.
- Impatiens letestuana N.Hallé
- Impatiens letouzeyi Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens leucantha Thwaites
- Impatiens leveillei Hook.f.
- Impatiens levingei Gamble ex Hook.f.
- Impatiens liangshanensis Q.Luo
- Impatiens liboensis K.M.Liu & R.P.Kuang
- Impatiens ligulata Bedd.
- Impatiens lilacina Hook.f.
- Impatiens limnophila Launert
- Impatiens linearifolia Warb.
- Impatiens linearis Arn.
- Impatiens linearisepala S.Akiyama, H.Ohba & S.K.Wu
- Impatiens linghziensis Y.L.Chen
- Impatiens linocentra Hand.-Mazz.
- Impatiens liupanshuiensis X.X.Bai & T.H.Yuan
- Impatiens lixianensis S.X.Yu
- Impatiens lizipingensis Q.Luo
- Impatiens lobbiana Turcz.
- Impatiens lobulifera S.X.Yu, Y.L.Chen & H.N.Qin
- Impatiens loheri Hook.f.
- Impatiens lohitensis Gogoi & Borah
- Impatiens loki-schmidtiae Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens lokohensis Humbert & H.Perrier
- Impatiens longepedunculata H.Perrier
- Impatiens longialata E.Pritz.
- Impatiens longicalcarata Tardieu
- Impatiens longicornuta Y.L.Chen
- Impatiens longiloba Craib
- Impatiens longipes Hook.f. & Thomson
- Impatiens longirostris S.H.Huang
- Impatiens longlinensis S.X.Yu
- Impatiens longyangensis Y.Y.Cong, G.W.Hu & S.Peng
- Impatiens lotteri Eb.Fisch., Abrah., Holstein & S.B.Janssens
- Impatiens loulanensis Hook.f.
- Impatiens luchunensis S.Akiyama, H.Ohba & S.K.Wu
- Impatiens lucorum Hook.f.
- Impatiens ludewigii Eb.Fisch., Abrah., Holstein & S.B.Janssens
- Impatiens lugubris H.Perrier
- Impatiens luisae-echterae Eb.Fisch., Wohlh. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens lukwangulensis Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens lushiensis Y.L.Chen
- Impatiens luteola Tardieu
- Impatiens luteoviridis H.Perrier
- Impatiens lutzii Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens lutzmanniae Eb.Fisch., Abrah., Holstein & S.B.Janssens
- Impatiens lyallii Baker
- Impatiens maackii Hook. ex Kom.
- Impatiens mackeyana Hook.f.
- Impatiens macrantha S.X.Yu & Ying Qin
- Impatiens macrocarpa Hook.f.
- Impatiens macrophylla Gardner ex Hook.
- Impatiens macroptera Hook.f.
- Impatiens macrosepala Hook.f.
- Impatiens macrovexilla Y.L.Chen
- Impatiens maculata Wight
- Impatiens maculifera S.X.Yu & Chang Y.Xia
- Impatiens madagascariensis (G.Don) Wight & Arn.
- Impatiens madapurae Bhaskar & Sringesw.
- Impatiens maevae Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens maguanensis S.Akiyama, H.Ohba & S.K.Wu
- Impatiens mahalevonensis Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens mahengeensis Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens mairei H.Lév.
- Impatiens majumdarii Ghara & Ghora
- Impatiens majungensis H.Perrier
- Impatiens malcomberi Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens malipoensis S.H.Huang
- Impatiens mamasensis Utami & Wiriad.
- Impatiens mamyi Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens manaharensis Baill.
- Impatiens mananteninae Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens mandrakae Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens mandrarensis Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens manillensis Walp.
- Impatiens mankulamensis K.M.P.Kumar, R.Jagad. & Nagaraj
- Impatiens mannii Hook.f.
- Impatiens manongarivensis H.Perrier
- Impatiens manteroana Exell
- Impatiens margaritifera Hook.f.
- Impatiens marianae Van Geert
- Impatiens marivorahonensis Humbert
- Impatiens marojejyensis Humbert & H.Perrier
- Impatiens marronina Utami
- Impatiens martini Hook.f.
- Impatiens masisiensis De Wild.
- Impatiens masoalensis H.Perrier
- Impatiens masonii Hook.f.
- Impatiens matthewiana Ramas. & Pandur.
- Impatiens max-huberi Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens mayae-valeriae Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens mazumbaiensis Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens medogensis Y.L.Chen
- Impatiens meeboldii Hook.f.
- Impatiens meeuseiana H.Perrier
- Impatiens megacalyx Y.H.Tan & H.B.Ding
- Impatiens megamalayana Ramas.
- Impatiens membranifolia Franch. ex Hook.f.
- Impatiens mendoncae G.M.Schulze
- Impatiens menghuochengensis Q.Luo
- Impatiens meruensis Gilg
- Impatiens messmerae Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens messumbaensis G.M.Schulze
- Impatiens mexicana Rydb.
- Impatiens meyana Hook.f.
- Impatiens microcentra Hand.-Mazz.
- Impatiens microceras Backer
- Impatiens micromeris Hook.f.
- Impatiens microstachys Hook.f.
- Impatiens mildbraedii Gilg
- Impatiens minae Ratheesh, Anil Kumar & Sivad.
- Impatiens mindiae Eb.Fisch., Wohlh. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens miniata Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens minimisepala Hook.f.
- Impatiens minor (DC.) Bennet
- Impatiens mirabilis Hook.f.
- Impatiens modesta Wight
- Impatiens mohana Ratheesh, Sujana & Anil Kumar
- Impatiens mokimi Hook.f.
- Impatiens mooreana Schltr.
- Impatiens morsei Hook.f.
- Impatiens msisimwanensis S.B.Janssens & E.B.Knox
- Impatiens muelleri Tardieu
- Impatiens muliensis Y.L.Chen
- Impatiens mullaingiriensis Bhaskar
- Impatiens multiramea S.H.Huang
- Impatiens munnarensis E.Barnes
- Impatiens munroi Wight
- Impatiens munronii Wight
- Impatiens mussotii Hook.f.
- Impatiens musyana Hook.f.
- Impatiens mysorensis Roth
- Impatiens nagorum Gogoi, Moaakum & S.Dey
- Impatiens nalampoonii Shimizu
- Impatiens namkatensis T.Shimizu
- Impatiens nana Engl. & Warb.
- Impatiens nanatonanensis Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens nanlingensis A.Q.Dong & F.W.Xing
- Impatiens napoensis Y.L.Chen
- Impatiens nasuta Hook.f.
- Impatiens navicula Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens ndovu Gavin-Smyth
- Impatiens neglecta Y.L.Xu & Y.L.Chen
- Impatiens neo-orchioides V.Ravich., Murug., B.Karthik, Tharani & Premk.
- Impatiens neobarnesii C.E.C.Fisch.
- Impatiens neomodesta Hareesh, K.M.P.Kumar & V.B.Sreek.
- Impatiens neomunronii L.Joseph & Bhaskar
- Impatiens nguruensis Pócs
- Impatiens niamniamensis Gilg
- Impatiens nicolliae Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens nicolsoniana Gogoi & Arisdason
- Impatiens nidholapathra M.Vishnu & Nampy
- Impatiens nidus-apis Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens nigeriensis Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens nigrescens Hook.f.
- Impatiens nilalohitae Hareesh & M.Sabu
- Impatiens nilgirica C.E.C.Fisch.
- Impatiens nimspurjae Raskoti
- Impatiens nivea Schltr.
- Impatiens nobilis Hook.f.
- Impatiens noli-tangere L.
- Impatiens nomenyae Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens nosymangabensis Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens notolopha Maxim.
- Impatiens notoptera Hook.f.
- Impatiens nubigena W.W.Sm.
- Impatiens nurae Souvann. & Suksathan
- Impatiens nuristanica Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens nusbaumeri Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens nushanensis Zi Wang, P.P.Wu & S.X.Yu
- Impatiens nyimana C.Marquand & Airy Shaw
- Impatiens nyungwensis Eb.Fisch., J.-B.Dhetchuvi & Ntaganda
- Impatiens nzabiana S.B.Janssens & Dessein
- Impatiens nzoana A.Chev.
- Impatiens obcordifolia Tardieu
- Impatiens obesa Hook.f.
- Impatiens oblongata Ruchis. & Niet
- Impatiens oblongipetala K.M.Liu & Y.Y.Cong
- Impatiens obscura Hook.f.
- Impatiens occultans Hook.f.
- Impatiens odontopetala Maxim.
- Impatiens odontophylla Hook.f.
- Impatiens odontosepala Hook.f.
- Impatiens ohwadae Mikio Watan. & Seriz.
- Impatiens oligoneura Hook.f.
- Impatiens omeiana Hook.f.
- Impatiens omissa Hook.f.
- Impatiens oncidioides Ridl. ex Hook.f.
- Impatiens oniveensis Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens opinata Craib
- Impatiens oppositifolia L.
- Impatiens orchioides Bedd.
- Impatiens oreocallis Launert
- Impatiens oreophila Triboun & Suksathan
- Impatiens otto-eleonorae Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens oumina N.Hallé
- Impatiens oxyanthera Hook.f.
- Impatiens pachycaulon M.F.Newman
- Impatiens × pacifica Zika
- Impatiens pahalgamensis Hook.f.
- Impatiens pallida Nutt.
- Impatiens pallide-rosea Gilg
- Impatiens pallidiflora Hook.f.
- Impatiens pallidissima H.Perrier
- Impatiens palpebrata Hook.f.
- Impatiens paludicola Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens paludosa Hook.f.
- Impatiens pandata E.Barnes
- Impatiens panduranganii K.M.P.Kumar, R.Jagad. & G.Prasad
- Impatiens pandurata Y.H.Tan & S.X.Yu
- Impatiens paradoxa C.S.Zhu & H.W.Yang
- Impatiens paramjitiana Gogoi & Borah
- Impatiens paranyi Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens parasitica Bedd.
- Impatiens parishii Hook.f.
- Impatiens parkinsonii C.E.C.Fisch.
- Impatiens parviflora DC.
- Impatiens parvifolia Bedd.
- Impatiens parvigaleata H.Perrier
- Impatiens parvisepala S.X.Yu & Y.T.Hou
- Impatiens pasighatensis D.Borah, R.Kr.Singh & Taram
- Impatiens pathakiana Gogoi & Borah
- Impatiens paucidentata De Wild.
- Impatiens paucisemina H.Perrier
- Impatiens peguana Hook.f.
- Impatiens pellucidinervia H.Perrier
- Impatiens peltata Hook.f.
- Impatiens pendula B.Heyne ex Wight & Arn.
- Impatiens peperomioides H.Perrier
- Impatiens percordata Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens percrenata H.Perrier
- Impatiens perfecunda H.Perrier
- Impatiens periyarensis B.Mani, Sinj.Thomas & Britto
- Impatiens perrieri Humbert
- Impatiens phahompokensis T.Shimizu & Suksathan
- Impatiens phengklaii T.Shimizu & Suksathan
- Impatiens phoenicea Bedd.
- Impatiens phuluangensis Shimizu
- Impatiens pianmaensis S.H.Huang
- Impatiens pierlotii R.Wilczek
- Impatiens pilosissima Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens pinetorum Hook.f. ex W.W.Sm.
- Impatiens pinganoensis Abrah., S.B.Janssens, Xixima, Ditsch & Eb.Fisch.
- Impatiens pingxiangensis H.Y.Bi & S.X.Yu
- Impatiens piufanensis Hook.f.
- Impatiens platyadena C.E.C.Fisch.
- Impatiens platyceras Maxim.
- Impatiens platychlaena Hook.f.
- Impatiens platypetala Lindl.
- Impatiens platysepala Y.L.Chen
- Impatiens plicatisepala C.Y.Zou, Yan Liu & S.X.Yu
- Impatiens poculifer Hook.f.
- Impatiens podocarpa Hook.f.
- Impatiens poilanei Tardieu
- Impatiens polhillii Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens polyactina Hook.f.
- Impatiens polyantha Gilg
- Impatiens polyceras Hook.f. ex W.W.Sm.
- Impatiens polyneura K.M.Liu
- Impatiens polyphylla Warb.
- Impatiens polysciadia Hook.f.
- Impatiens porrecta Wall. ex Hook.f. & Thomson
- Impatiens potaninii Maxim.
- Impatiens pradhanii H.Hara
- Impatiens prainii Hook.f.
- Impatiens prasiniflora H.Perrier
- Impatiens preussii Warb.
- Impatiens principis Hook.f.
- Impatiens pritzelii Hook.f.
- Impatiens procumbens Franch.
- Impatiens prostrata Hook.f.
- Impatiens protracta Hook.f.
- Impatiens pseudoacaulis Bhaskar
- Impatiens pseudocitrina Hareesh, M.Sabu & Gogoi
- Impatiens pseudohamata Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens pseudokingii Hand.-Mazz.
- Impatiens pseudolaevigata Gogoi, B.B.T.Tham & Lidén
- Impatiens pseudolongipes Gogoi, Sherpa & Borah
- Impatiens pseudomacroptera Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens pseudoperezii Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens pseudoviola Gilg
- Impatiens pseudozombensis Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens psittacina Hook.f.
- Impatiens psychadelphoides Launert
- Impatiens pterocaulis S.X.Yu & L.R.Zhang
- Impatiens pterosepala Hook.f.
- Impatiens puberula DC.
- Impatiens pudica Hook.f.
- Impatiens pulcherrima Dalzell
- Impatiens pulchra Hook.f. & Thomson
- Impatiens punaensis Wiriad. & Utami
- Impatiens purpurea Hand.-Mazz.
- Impatiens purpureifolia S.H.Huang & Y.M.Shui
- Impatiens purpureocoerulea Tardieu
- Impatiens purpureolucida Eb.Fisch., Wohlh. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens purpureoviolacea Gilg
- Impatiens purroi Eb.Fisch., Wohlh. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens putii Craib
- Impatiens pygmaea Hook.f.
- Impatiens pyrorhiza Lidén & Bharali
- Impatiens pyrrhotricha Miq.
- Impatiens qingchengshanica Y.M.Yuan, Y.Song & X.J.Ge
- Impatiens quadriloba K.M.Liu & Y.L.Xiang
- Impatiens quadrisepala R.Wilczek & G.M.Schulze
- Impatiens quintadecimacopii G.W.Hu & Q.F.Wang
- Impatiens quisqualis Launert
- Impatiens racemosa DC.
- Impatiens racemulosa Wall. ex Hook.f. & Thomson
- Impatiens radiata Hook.f.
- Impatiens radicans Zoll. & Moritzi
- Impatiens rajibgogoii Sherpa, M.Khanal & M.Chettri
- Impatiens rakotomalazana Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens raktakesara M.Vishnu & Nampy
- Impatiens ramenensis H.Perrier
- Impatiens ramosa Tardieu
- Impatiens ramosi Hook.f.
- Impatiens rangoonensis Hook.f.
- Impatiens ranomafanae Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens rapanarivoi Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens raphidothrix Warb.
- Impatiens rapiformis Y.Y.Cong & Y.X.Song
- Impatiens rara Tardieu
- Impatiens razanatsoa-charlei Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens raziana Bhaskar & Razi
- Impatiens rectangula Hand.-Mazz.
- Impatiens rectirostrata Y.L.Chen & Y.Q.Lu
- Impatiens recurvicornis Maxim.
- Impatiens recurvinervia H.Perrier
- Impatiens reidii Hook.f.
- Impatiens renae Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens repens Moon ex Wight
- Impatiens rhinoceros H.Perrier
- Impatiens ridleyi Hook.f.
- Impatiens rivularis Eb.Fisch., Wohlh. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens rivulicola Hook.f.
- Impatiens rizaliana Hook.f.
- Impatiens robusta Hook.f.
- Impatiens rosea Lindl.
- Impatiens rostellata Franch.
- Impatiens rostrata Souvann. & Lanors.
- Impatiens rosulata Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens rothii Hook.f.
- Impatiens rubricaulis Utami
- Impatiens rubricolor Tardieu
- Impatiens rubriflora Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens rubromaculata Warb.
- Impatiens rubrostriata Hook.f.
- Impatiens rudicaulis H.Perrier
- Impatiens rufescens Benth. ex Wight & Arn.
- Impatiens rugata S.H.Huang & Y.M.Shui
- Impatiens rugosipetala Gogoi & Borah
- Impatiens ruiliensis S.Akiyama & H.Ohba
- Impatiens runssorensis Warb.
- Impatiens rupestris K.M.Liu & X.Z.Cai
- Impatiens rupicola Hook.f.
- Impatiens rutenbergii O.Hoffm.
- Impatiens ruthiae Suksathan & Triboun
- Impatiens sacculata Warb.
- Impatiens sacculifera H.Perrier
- Impatiens sahyadrica V.B.Sreek., Hareesh, Dantas & Sujanapal
- Impatiens sakeriana Hook.f.
- Impatiens salaengensis T.Shimizu
- Impatiens saliensis G.M.Schulze
- Impatiens salifii Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens salimii K.M.P.Kumar & Reshma
- Impatiens salpinx G.M.Schulze & Launert
- Impatiens salwinensis S.H.Huang
- Impatiens sambiranensis H.Perrier
- Impatiens santisukii T.Shimizu
- Impatiens saolana Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens sarawakensis T.Shimizu
- Impatiens sarissiformis C.E.C.Fisch.
- Impatiens sashinborthakurii Gogoi, Sherpa & Murug.
- Impatiens sasidharanii K.M.P.Kumar, Omalsree, Hareesh & V.B.Sreek.
- Impatiens saulierea B.Mani, S.Thomas & Britto
- Impatiens scabrida DC.
- Impatiens scabriuscula B.Heyne ex Wall.
- Impatiens scapiflora B.Heyne ex Wall.
- Impatiens scenarioi Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens schlechteri Warb.
- Impatiens scitula Hook.f.
- Impatiens scortechinii Hook.f.
- Impatiens scripta H.Perrier
- Impatiens scullyi Hook.f.
- Impatiens scutisepala Hook.f.
- Impatiens serpens Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens serrata Benth.
- Impatiens serratifolia Hook.f.
- Impatiens serusiauxii Eb.Fisch., Raheliv. & Killmann
- Impatiens shailajae Sindhu Arya & V.S.A.Kumar
- Impatiens shangjiangensis Y.Y.Cong & J.Z.Gu
- Impatiens shenglaniae Q.L.Gan & Xin W.Li
- Impatiens shennongensis Qiang Wang & H.P.Deng
- Impatiens shevaroyensis Bhaskar
- Impatiens shimianensis G.C.Zhang & L.B.Zhang
- Impatiens shirensis Baker f.
- Impatiens shiyomiensis Hareesh & M.Sabu
- Impatiens sholayarensis M.Kumar & Sequiera
- Impatiens siamensis T.Shimizu
- Impatiens siangensis Gogoi
- Impatiens siculifera Hook.f.
- Impatiens sidiformis Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens sidikalangensis Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens sigmoidea Hook.f.
- Impatiens sikaiensis Q.Luo & Ying Yuan
- Impatiens silvestrii Pamp.
- Impatiens silviana Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens simbiniensis Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens singgalangensis Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens sinlumiensis Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens sirindhorniae Triboun & Suksathan
- Impatiens smetsiana S.B.Janssens, Taedoumg & Dessein
- Impatiens smitinandii Shimizu
- Impatiens sodenii Engl. & Warb.
- Impatiens sorikensis Utami
- Impatiens soulieana Hook.f.
- Impatiens spathulata Y.X.Xiong
- Impatiens spathulifera H.Perrier
- Impatiens spectabilis Triboun & Suksathan
- Impatiens spiralis Y.Y.Cong, Gui L.Zhang & Y.Ming Zheng
- Impatiens spireana Hook.f.
- Impatiens spirifera Hook.f. & Thomson
- Impatiens spissiflora Hook.f.
- Impatiens squiresii Tardieu
- Impatiens steenisii Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens stefaniae Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens stenantha Hook.f.
- Impatiens stenosepala E.Pritz.
- Impatiens sterilis Y.Y.Cong & Y.X.Song
- Impatiens stocksii Hook.f. & Thomson
- Impatiens stoliczkae Hook.f.
- Impatiens stolonifera Robi & Manudev
- Impatiens stricta C.B.Clarke ex Hook.f.
- Impatiens stuhlmannii Warb.
- Impatiens subabortiva H.Perrier
- Impatiens subcordata Arn.
- Impatiens subecalcarata (Hand.-Mazz.) Y.L.Chen
- Impatiens subfalcata Soulad. & Tagane
- Impatiens subrubriflora H.Perrier
- Impatiens substerilis H.Perrier
- Impatiens substipulata H.Perrier
- Impatiens suichangensis Y.L.Xu & Y.L.Chen
- Impatiens suijiangensis S.H.Huang
- Impatiens suksathanii Ruchis. & Triboun
- Impatiens sulcata Wall.
- Impatiens sunii S.H.Huang
- Impatiens superglabra (Grey-Wilson) Eb.Fisch., Abrah., Holstein & S.B.Janssens
- Impatiens susan-nathansoniae Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens sutchuenensis Franch. ex Hook.f.
- Impatiens sylvicola Burtt Davy & Greenway
- Impatiens tafononensis Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens taihmushkulni Chhabra & Ramneek
- Impatiens taishunensis Y.L.Chen & Y.L.Xu
- Impatiens tajoensis U.L.Tiwari
- Impatiens talakmauensis Utami
- Impatiens talbotii Hook.f.
- Impatiens tangachee Bedd.
- Impatiens tanintharyiensis Ruchis., Suksathan & Saw-Lwin
- Impatiens tanyae R.Kr.Singh, Arigela & Kabeer
- Impatiens tapanuliensis Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens taprobanica Hiern
- Impatiens tatoensis Gogoi & W.Adamowski
- Impatiens tavoyana Benth. ex Hook.f. & Thomson
- Impatiens tayemonii Hayata
- Impatiens teitensis Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens tenella B.Heyne ex Wight & Arn.
- Impatiens teneriflora Hook.f.
- Impatiens tenerrima Y.L.Chen
- Impatiens tenuibracteata Y.L.Chen
- Impatiens textorii Miq.
- Impatiens thamnoidea G.M.Schulze
- Impatiens theuerkaufiana Ratheesh & Sivad.
- Impatiens thiochroa Hand.-Mazz.
- Impatiens thomensis Exell
- Impatiens thomsonii Hook.f.
- Impatiens thwaitesii Hook.f. ex Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens tianlinensis S.X.Yu & L.J.Zhang
- Impatiens tienchuanensis Y.L.Chen
- Impatiens tienmushanica Y.L.Chen
- Impatiens tigrina Suksathan & Triboun
- Impatiens tinctoria A.Rich.
- Impatiens tingens Edgew.
- Impatiens tipusensis M.R.Hend.
- Impatiens tirbinensis Hareesh & M.Sabu
- Impatiens tirunelvelliensis L.Joseph & Bhaskar
- Impatiens tomentella Hook.f.
- Impatiens tomentosa B.Heyne ex Wight & Arn.
- Impatiens toppinii Dunn
- Impatiens torenioides H.Perrier
- Impatiens tortisepala Hook.f.
- Impatiens torulosa Hook.f.
- Impatiens touranensis Tardieu
- Impatiens toxophora Hook.f.
- Impatiens translucida Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens travancorica Bedd.
- Impatiens triandra H.Perrier
- Impatiens tribounii T.Shimizu & Suksathan
- Impatiens tribuana Utami & Nurainas
- Impatiens tricarinata H.Perrier
- Impatiens tricaudata G.M.Schulze
- Impatiens trichocarpa Hook.f.
- Impatiens trichoceras Baker
- Impatiens trichopoda Hook.f.
- Impatiens trichosepala Y.L.Chen
- Impatiens trichosperma H.Perrier
- Impatiens tricornis Lindl.
- Impatiens trigonosepala Hook.f.
- Impatiens trilobata Colebr.
- Impatiens tripetala Roxb. ex DC.
- Impatiens tropaeolifolia Griff. ex Hook.f.
- Impatiens × troupinii Eb.Fisch., Abrah., Holstein & S.B.Janssens
- Impatiens truncata Thwaites
- Impatiens truncicola H.Perrier
- Impatiens tsangshanensis Y.L.Chen
- Impatiens tsararavina Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens tsaratananae H.Perrier
- Impatiens tsingycola Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens tuberculata Hook.f. & Thomson
- Impatiens tuberifera Humbert
- Impatiens tuberosa H.Perrier
- Impatiens tubulosa F.B.Forbes & Hemsl.
- Impatiens tujuhensis Utami & T.Shimizu
- Impatiens turrialbana Donn.Sm.
- Impatiens tweedieae E.A.Bruce
- Impatiens ukagurensis Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens uliginosa Franch.
- Impatiens ulugurensis Warb.
- Impatiens umbellata B.Heyne
- Impatiens uncinata Wight
- Impatiens uncipetala C.B.Clarke ex Hook.f.
- Impatiens undulata Y.L.Chen & Y.Q.Lu
- Impatiens unguiculata K.M.Liu & Y.Y.Cong
- Impatiens uniflora Hayata
- Impatiens uralensis A.K.Skvortsov
- Impatiens urticifolia Wall.
- Impatiens urticoides H.Perrier
- Impatiens usambarensis Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens uzungwaensis Grey-Wilson & Frim.-Møll.
- Impatiens vagans Hook.f.
- Impatiens vaiyapurii Karupp. & V.Ravich.
- Impatiens vaniotiana H.Lév.
- Impatiens vaughanii Hook.f.
- Impatiens vebrowniae Eb.Fisch., Wohlh. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens veerapazhasii Ratheesh, Sujanapal & Meera
- Impatiens velaxata Hook.f.
- Impatiens vellela Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens venusta H.Perrier
- Impatiens verecunda Hook.f.
- Impatiens verrucifer Hook.f.
- Impatiens versicolor Eb.Fisch., Abrah., Holstein & S.B.Janssens
- Impatiens verticillata Wight
- Impatiens vesiculifera H.Perrier
- Impatiens vexillaria Hook.f.
- Impatiens vidalii Hook.f.
- Impatiens vidyae R.C.Srivast.
- Impatiens viguieri H.Perrier
- Impatiens vilersii Costantin & Poiss.
- Impatiens vinosa Kiew
- Impatiens violacea M.Kumar & Sequiera
- Impatiens violaceoalba Tardieu
- Impatiens violascens B.U.Oh & Y.Y.Kim
- Impatiens violiflora Hook.f.
- Impatiens violoides Edgew. ex Hook.f.
- Impatiens viridiflora Wight
- Impatiens viscida Wight
- Impatiens viscosa Bedd.
- Impatiens vitellina Grey-Wilson
- Impatiens vittata Franch.
- Impatiens volatianae Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens volkensii Warb.
- Impatiens waldheimiana Hook.f.
- Impatiens walkeri Hook. ex Arn.
- Impatiens walleriana Hook.f.
- Impatiens wallichii Hook.f.
- Impatiens walongensis Hareesh, M.Sabu & Borah
- Impatiens warburgiana G.M.Schulze & R.Wilczek
- Impatiens wattii Hook.f.
- Impatiens wawuensis Bo Ding & S.X.Yu
- Impatiens weihsiensis Y.L.Chen
- Impatiens wenshanensis S.H.Huang
- Impatiens wibkeae Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens wightiana Bedd.
- Impatiens wilksiana Stévart, S.B.Janssens & Eb.Fisch.
- Impatiens williamsii H.Hara
- Impatiens wilsonii Hook.f.
- Impatiens winkleri Hook.f.
- Impatiens wirabraja Utami
- Impatiens wohlhauseri Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
- Impatiens wolfgangii J.Lali & Bhaskar
- Impatiens wrayi Hook.f.
- Impatiens wuchengyihii S.Akiyama, H.Ohba & S.K.Wu
- Impatiens wuerstenii S.B.Janssens & Dessein
- Impatiens wutaishanensis R.L.Liao & Lei Cai
- Impatiens wuyiensis J.S.Wang, Y.F.Lu & X.F.Jin
- Impatiens wuyuanensis Y.L.Chen
- Impatiens wynadensis L.Joseph & Bhaskar
- Impatiens xanthina H.F.Comber
- Impatiens xanthinoides G.W.Hu
- Impatiens xanthocephala W.W.Sm.
- Impatiens yangshanensis A.Q.Dong & F.W.Xing
- Impatiens yaojiapingensis Y.Y.Cong, G.W.Hu & T.Hu
- Impatiens yaoshanensis K.M.Liu & Y.Y.Cong
- Impatiens yercaudensis Bhaskar
- Impatiens yilingiana X.F.Jin, Shu Z.Yang & L.Qian
- Impatiens yingjiangensis S.Akiyama & H.Ohba
- Impatiens yinyinkyii Latt, B.B.Park & Nob.Tanaka
- Impatiens yongshanensis S.H.Huang
- Impatiens yunlingensis S.X.Yu, Chang Y.Xia & J.H.Yu
- Impatiens yunnanensis Franch.
- Impatiens zhaojueensis Q.Luo
- Impatiens zhuxiensis Q.L.Gan & X.W.Li
- Impatiens zironiana Gogoi, Hareesh & W.Adamowski
- Impatiens zixishanensis S.H.Huang
- Impatiens zombensis Baker
- Impatiens zygosepala Hook.f.
Do deer eat impatiens?
Yes, unfortunately, deer absolutely love impatiens. I’ve planted these lovely flowers a few times, and every single time, the deer have found their way into my yard and munched them down to the stems. The worst part is they seem to find them irresistible when the buds are just about to bloom – it’s like a cruel joke for us gardeners! It’s frustrating because they have such vibrant colorful flowers that brighten up any space, but I think I’m finally going to have to switch to something less ‘deer-licious’.
Are impatiens poisonous to cats?
Luckily, no, impatiens aren’t considered poisonous to cats. I have two curious kitties that love to explore the garden, and they’ve occasionally nibbled on my impatiens without any problems. However, even though they aren’t toxic, they can cause a bit of an upset stomach. My older cat, Luna, once ate a few leaves and ended up throwing up later that day. Thankfully it was a one-time thing, and she’s learned to mostly leave them alone now!
Do impatiens come back every year?
Sadly, for me, impatiens don’t come back every year. I live in a region with pretty harsh winters, and those delicate impatiens just can’t survive the frost. It’s a little heartbreaking because I adore their cheerful blooms, so I’ve learned to treat them as annuals in my garden. Every spring, I get so excited to pick out new varieties and colors to fill my flower beds and hanging baskets – it’s become a bit of a tradition!
Are impatiens toxic to dogs?
No, thankfully impatiens aren’t toxic to dogs. My neighbor has a big, goofy Labrador who often wanders into my yard, and he’s taken a playful nibble on my impatiens a few times. Thankfully, he’s never had any bad reactions. Of course, I wouldn’t encourage letting your dog munch on them – plants can still cause tummy troubles and it’s best to keep our furry friends away from things they shouldn’t be eating.
Do impatiens like sun or shade?
Impatiens absolutely thrive in the shade! I’ve learned this through trial and error over the years. At first, I planted some in a spot that got lots of afternoon sun and they wilted so quickly even though I was watering them faithfully. Since then, I make sure to plant impatiens in shadier areas under trees or on the side of the house, and they do so much better. Their vibrant colors seem to pop even more in the shade, and they reward me with blooms all summer long.
Do rabbits eat impatiens?
Oh, do rabbits ever eat impatiens! I’ve had my fair share of heartbreak with these flowers thanks to those furry little pests. Every year I get excited to plant a few flats, hoping maybe this time the rabbits will leave them alone. But without fail, within a few nights, I discover that they’ve been munched down. It’s almost comical how much they seem to love impatiens, while leaving plenty of my other plants untouched. I’m still figuring out the best way to protect them!
Do impatiens spread?
Impatiens do spread, in a couple of ways actually! The plants themselves get bushier and wider over the growing season – that’s why a few impatiens can really fill out a planter or garden bed. I also find they self-seed quite easily. Throughout the summer the seed pods explode and send seeds scattering all over, leaving me with surprise seedlings popping up the following spring! This can be fun and definitely helps them spread, but it’s worth keeping an eye on if you don’t want them taking over your garden.
How often to water impatiens?
I find that watering my impatiens deeply about twice a week works well during most of the summer. They’re thirsty plants, and I’ve learned that it’s better to really soak the soil than to do frequent shallow watering. Of course, during extreme heat or if they’re in containers that dry out quickly, I’ll water even more often. I always check the soil with my finger, and if the top inch is dry, it’s time to give them a drink. Honestly, they’re pretty forgiving if you miss a day now and then, but they’ll really thrive with consistent moisture.
Why are my impatiens leaves turning yellow?
There could be a couple reasons why your impatiens leaves are turning yellow. Based on my experience, it’s most likely one of two things: underwatering or lack of nitrogen.
First, check how moist the soil is. If it feels dry to the touch, that might be the culprit. Impatiens like consistently moist soil, so if they’ve been neglected for a bit, the leaves might be yellowing in protest!
Another possibility is they need a nitrogen boost. Yellowing leaves that start from the bottom and move up the plant are a classic sign. If underwatering doesn’t seem to be the issue, I’d try giving them a dose of fertilizer with a good amount of nitrogen and see if that perks them up!
Can impatiens grow indoors?
Yes, impatiens can definitely grow indoors! They’re a really cheerful and colorful option for bringing a touch of the outdoors in. I’ve kept them in pots on my windowsill before, and they did surprisingly well. The key is lots of bright, but indirect sunlight. Placing them right in a south-facing window can be too harsh. They also need to be watered regularly since indoor pots tend to dry out faster. With a little bit of care, you can enjoy those beautiful impatiens blooms all year round!
How to grow impatiens from seed?
I’ve had a lot of fun growing impatiens from seed. It’s really satisfying to watch those tiny seeds transform into vibrant, blooming plants! Here’s how I do it:
- Start them indoors: I start my seeds indoors about 8-10 weeks before the last frost date in my area. This gives them a head start and allows me to enjoy blooms longer.
- Use a seed-starting mix: Fill a tray or shallow container with moist seed-starting mix. It’s light and fluffy, perfect for those little seeds.
- Sow the seeds: Sprinkle the seeds thinly over the soil and gently press them in. Impatiens need light to germinate, so don’t cover them completely.
- Keep them warm and moist I’ll place my seed tray in a warm spot and mist the surface regularly to keep it moist. You can also cover it with plastic wrap to create a mini-greenhouse effect.
- Transplant carefully: Once the seedlings have a few sets of true leaves, I carefully transplant them into larger pots or directly into the garden after the danger of frost has passed.
It might take a few weeks for them to germinate, but it’s worth the wait!
How to plant impatiens in pots?
Planting impatiens in pots is a great way to add a splash of color to patios, porches, or balconies. Here’s how I go about it:
- Choose your pot: I like pots that are at least a few inches wider than the plants themselves. Make sure it has drainage holes so the roots don’t stay soggy.
- Fill it with potting mix: Use a good quality potting mix specifically formulated for container plants. It’ll drain well and hold moisture nicely.
- Plant your impatiens: Gently loosen the roots of the impatiens before planting. Place them at the same level they were growing in their nursery pots and fill around the plants with potting mix. You can space them pretty closely together for a full, lush look.
- Water and a little fertilizer: Water them thoroughly right after planting, and I like to add a bit of water-soluble fertilizer to give them a boost.
- Find the right spot: Place your pot in a location that gets a few hours of morning sun or dappled shade throughout the day. Avoid harsh afternoon sun that might scorch the leaves.
That’s it! With regular watering and a bit of deadheading to remove old blooms, your potted impatiens will reward you with gorgeous color all season long.
How to revive dying impatiens?
Reviving dying impatiens is definitely possible, but it depends on what’s causing their decline. Here’s what I check for and how I try to fix it:
- Watering Issues: This is usually the culprit! Check the soil. If it’s bone dry, give your impatiens a deep watering and see if they perk up within a day or two. If the soil’s constantly soggy, overwatering is your problem. Repotting with fresh potting mix and adjusting your watering schedule can help.
- Light Conditions: Are your impatiens getting too much harsh sun? They thrive in shade or dappled sunlight. Move them to a shadier spot and protect them from hot afternoon sun.
- Pests or Diseases: Look for signs of pests like aphids or whiteflies, or diseases like downy mildew. Mild pest problems can be tackled with insecticidal soap, but diseases may require removing the plant to prevent spread.
- Nutrient Deficiency: If your impatiens look pale or yellow despite proper watering and light, they may need a fertilizer boost. A liquid fertilizer specifically formulated for flowering plants will do the trick.
If the problem is severe or you can’t pinpoint the cause, it might be best to accept your losses and try again with fresh plants. But often, a little TLC and some adjustments can bring your impatiens back to their blooming glory!
What do overwatered impatiens look like?
Overwatered impatiens can be a bit deceptive at first, but here are the signs I look out for:
- Yellowing leaves: While yellowing can sometimes mean other things, with overwatering, the leaves often turn yellow and soft or mushy rather than dry and crispy.
- Wilting: Even though they’re getting plenty of water, overwatered impatiens will often wilt. This is because their waterlogged roots can’t function properly.
- Stunted Growth: If your impatiens seem to have stopped growing or are putting out fewer blooms, it could be a sign of overwatering.
- Mold or Root Rot: In extreme cases, you might see mold growing on the soil surface, or if you gently remove the plant from the pot, the roots could be brown and mushy, a sign of root rot.
It’s crucial to address overwatering quickly, or your impatiens might not recover. Let the soil dry out before watering again, and consider repotting with fresh potting mix if the problem is severe.
Are impatiens edible?
While the flowers of common garden impatiens (Impatiens walleriana) are edible, I wouldn’t personally classify them as a tasty treat. They have a very mild, slightly sweet flavor, but it’s nothing too exciting. I’ve added a few to salads for a pop of color more than anything else. It’s important to note that other parts of the impatiens plant are not edible, so stick to the flowers only!
How cold can impatiens tolerate?
Unfortunately, impatiens are quite sensitive to the cold. They’re tropical plants and really can’t handle any frost. If temperatures drop below freezing (32°F / 0°C), they’ll likely turn to mush and die off. Even extended periods of temperatures below 50°F (10°C) can stress impatiens and cause them to struggle. Because of this, they’re best treated as annuals in most climates, especially those with cold winters.
How to propagate impatiens?
Propagating impatiens is super easy and a great way to get more of these lovely plants for free! Here’s my favorite method:
Taking Cuttings:
- Choose healthy stems: Look for healthy, non-flowering stems with at least a few sets of leaves.
- Cut below a node: Using a sharp knife or scissors, cut the stem just below a node (the point where leaves grow). Aim for cuttings about 3-4 inches long.
- Remove lower leaves: Pinch off the bottom few sets of leaves, leaving some at the top. Also remove any flower buds or blooms.
- Root them in water or soil: You can root impatiens in either water or soil:
- Water: Place the cuttings in a glass or jar of water. Make sure a few nodes are submerged, and change the water every few days. You should see roots in a couple of weeks.
- Soil: Dip the cut end in rooting hormone (optional) and plant the cuttings in pots filled with moist potting mix. Keep the soil moist and place them in a bright but indirect light spot.
Transplanting:
Once your cuttings have a good set of roots, you can transplant them into individual pots or directly into the garden. Plant them at the same depth as they were growing previously and give them a good watering.
With a little patience, you’ll have a whole new batch of impatiens to enjoy!
What colors do impatiens come in?
Impatiens come in a dazzling array of colors! Here’s a breakdown of what you might find:
- Classic Colors: Red, pink, purple, violet, coral, white, and orange are very common. You’ll find these in various shades from deep and vibrant to soft and pastel.
- Interesting Blends: Many impatiens have beautiful bicolors, blends, and even patterns. These might feature contrasting centers, streaks, speckles, or a mix of colors on the petals.
- Less Common (But out there!): Yellow was only recently introduced to impatiens, and some hybridizers are working on unique colors like blue!
Overall, you have a fantastic range of colors to choose from, so you can find the perfect impatiens to complement your garden or container designs!
What temperature will kill impatiens?
Impatiens are pretty fussy when it comes to cold. Any temperature at or below freezing (32°F / 0°C) will kill them. This is because they’re tropical plants and don’t tolerate frost well. Even extended periods in the low 40s Fahrenheit (around 5°C) can stress them out.
So, if you’re planning on keeping impatiens alive, it’s important to be mindful of the climate and bring them indoors or protect them somehow if temperatures are expected to dip that low.
How to collect impatiens seeds?
Here’s how to collect those fun, exploding impatiens seeds:
- Wait for the pods: Seed pods form after the flowers fade. Look for plump, green pods at the base of where the flower once was.
- Time it right: The trick is to collect the pods just before they burst open naturally. You’ll see the pods start to turn a bit yellow-ish and feel slightly soft. If they’re hard and fully green, they’re not ready yet.
- Be careful! Impatiens seed pods are notoriously sensitive. Gently pluck the pods from the plant, trying to keep them intact. I like to have a small container or bowl handy to immediately drop them into as I go.
- Dry them out: Spread the collected pods out on a paper towel or tray and let them dry in a cool, dry location indoors. It may take a few days.
- The fun part: Once the pods are fully dry, you can either gently squeeze them to pop them open, or just give them a light toss and watch the seeds scatter. It’s really satisfying!
- Store them: Place the collected seeds in a paper envelope or baggie. Label it with the variety and date, then store them in a cool, dark place until you’re ready to plant.
Tip: Impatiens readily self-seed, so you might find surprise seedlings popping up in your garden the following year without even needing to save the seeds yourself!
What to plant with impatiens in a container?
Impatiens make fantastic container plants, and there are tons of great companions to pair with them! Here are a few ideas based on your desired look and needs:
- For Thrill, Fill, and Spill: The classic container formula!
- Thrill: Something tall for the center like dracaena spikes, ornamental grasses, or even a small coleus variety.
- Fill: Impatiens themselves fill in wonderfully and provide the color. Choose varieties that suit your design!
- Spill: Trailing plants like sweet potato vine (in chartreuse or dark varieties), ivy, vinca vine, or bacopa for a cascading effect.
- Focus on Foliage:
- Other Flowering Fun:
- Begonias provide similar care needs and come in diverse colors and forms.
- Fuchsia creates a whimsical, dangling effect.
- Lobelia adds a trailing element with delicate blue or purple blooms.
Things to Consider:
- Sunlight: Make sure all your picks have similar sun needs (impatiens love shade!)
- Water: Choose plants that like similar amounts of water to keep things simple.
- Color: Go for complementary colors, contrasting textures, or a monochromatic look – have fun with it!
Why are my impatiens dying?
Unfortunately, there are several reasons why your impatiens might be dying. Here’s a troubleshooting guide to help you figure out what’s happening:
- Watering Woes: This is the most common culprit!
- Underwatering: Check the soil. If it’s bone-dry, your impatiens are likely dying from thirst. Give them a thorough watering, and then water them regularly to keep the soil consistently moist.
- Overwatering: Impatiens hate soggy roots. If the soil is constantly wet, it could be causing them to rot. Check for mold, mushy roots, and yellow, waterlogged leaves. Let the soil dry out before watering again and consider repotting with fresh potting mix.
- Light Conditions:
- Too Harsh: Impatiens thrive in shade and dappled light. If they’re in hot, direct sun, they might be getting scorched, even with adequate watering. Move your plants to a shadier spot.
- Pests and Diseases: Check closely for:
- Aphids, Thrips, and Whiteflies: These insects suck the sap out of the plants, causing wilting and stunted growth. Treat them with insecticidal soap or neem oil.
- Downy Mildew: This fungal disease shows up as white, fuzzy growth on leaves and stems. Unfortunately, it’s difficult to treat, so removing and destroying infected plants is often the best course of action.
- Nutritional Deficiency: Yellow leaves despite proper watering, and light may mean your plants need a boost of fertilizer. Use a liquid fertilizer formulated for flowering plants.
If you can’t identify a specific cause, it might be best to accept the loss and start with fresh plants. Sometimes, it’s difficult to recover a plant that’s too far gone.
Why are my impatiens not blooming?
Here are the most common reasons why impatiens might not be blooming, along with solutions:
- Not Enough Light: While impatiens thrive in shade, they do need some sunlight to bloom well. If they’re in deep shade, try moving them to a spot with dappled light or a few hours of morning sun.
- Too Much Sun: On the flip side, too much harsh direct sun can stress impatiens and also inhibit blooming. Make sure they’re getting plenty of shade, especially in the afternoon.
- Overfertilizing: Too much fertilizer, especially nitrogen, promotes lush green leaves at the expense of flowers. If you’ve been fertilizing heavily, cut back or switch to a fertilizer blend formulated for blooming plants.
- Underwatering: Impatiens need consistent moisture to thrive. If they’re too dry, they might focus their energy on survival rather than producing blooms. Check the soil, and give them a good drink if it’s dry.
- Immature Plants: If your impatiens are very young, they may simply need more time to develop and start blooming. Give them a few weeks and see if they start flowering.
Less Common Causes:
- Disease: Downy mildew can prevent blooming, but you would likely notice other symptoms like white fuzzy growth on the leaves.
- Pests: Heavy pest infestations can sometimes weaken the plant enough to prevent flowering. Regularly check for insect pests.
Do impatiens attract bees?
While impatiens have nectar that pollinators can use, they don’t typically attract a lot of bees. Here’s why:
- Flower Shape: The shape of impatiens flowers doesn’t always provide easy access for bees. Their nectar is often tucked away within the flower, making it a better fit for longer tongues like those of hummingbirds or butterflies.
- Other Options: Bees are savvy foragers and often prioritize flowers with easily accessible nectar and pollen. When there are plenty of other bee-friendly flowers in bloom, your impatiens might not be as appealing to them.
That being said, it’s not impossible to see the occasional bee checking out your impatiens, especially if there aren’t a lot of other nectar sources around.
If attracting bees is a priority for you, consider planting other flowers in addition to your impatiens that are known bee magnets. Here are some great options: