Impatiens walleriana 'Accent White' Busy Lizzie (Impatiens walleriana cvs.) im-PAY-shenz wall-err-ee-AY-nah Genus:  Impatiens This subshrubby perennial with light green to red-flushed stems has slightly toothed, scalloped, light to bronze-green or red-flushed leaves to 5 inches long. The showy, flat flowers bloom in white or shades of orange, pink, red, purple, violet, lavender-blue, and bicolors. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Usually grown as an annual. Can self-seed invasively in the South. Care:  Does best in partial shade and moist, well-draining loam. Add composted organic matter to the soil for optimal performance. Shelter from wind. Free-flowering and grows well in shade. Propagation:  Sow seed in early spring. Problems:  Spider mites, flower thrips, root knot nematode, whiteflies, and aphids, especially under glass. Caterpillars outdoors. Gray mold, impatiens necrotic spot virus, fungal leaf spots, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Pseudomonas leaf spot, and Verticillium wilt.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Pace Invasive/Aggressive Grower Light Part Shade to Full Shade Moisture Medium Moisture Characteristics Self Seeds, Showy Flowers Bloom Time Fall, Summer Flower Color Blue, Salmon, Pink, Purple, Red, White Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Indoor Plant Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Type Perennials