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Genus: Impatiens Species: wallerana Common Name: Patient Lucy Family: Balsaminaceae Order: Ericales Native: Tropical Africa Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 0.5 to 2.5 feet Width: 0.5 to 2 feet Flowering Season: Spring, Summer to Fall Flower Color: Purple, pink, rose, lilac, white, red or orange Propagation: Seed and cutting Zone: 10-11 Note: This plant is primarily grown as an annual, and is suitable for beds, containers, window boxes, hanging baskets, borders and edging. Pinching back the stems of young plants promotes bushiness. Monitor plant for slugs. Prefers partly shady to shady, moderately dry, well-drained ,organic-rich soil.