Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Eastern Africa
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Impatients balsamina, Impatients hawkeri, Impatiens nolitangere
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp Places, Damp shady woods, Forest margins, Roadsides, tropical environments, Waste areas, waterways
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-7
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
7 - 1
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach, Burgundy
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove the old foliage
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Not Found
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nutritive, Skin irritation
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS walleriana
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Common Name
Busy Lizzy, Impatiens, balsam, sultana
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
In Hindi
wallenana
Big Bluestem grass
In German
wallenana
Große Bartgras
In French
wallenana
Barbon de Gérard herbe
In Spanish
wallenana
hierba andropogon grande
In Greek
Απασχολημένος Lizzy Φυτών
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
In Portuguese
wallenana
Vetiver grande grama
In Polish
wallenana
Big Bluestem trawa
In Latin
Impatiens Walleriana
Big bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lillosida
Family
Balsaminaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Impatiens
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Busy Lizzy and Big Bluestem
Season and care of Busy Lizzy and Big Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Busy Lizzy and Big Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Busy Lizzy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Big Bluestem season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Busy Lizzy is Loam, Sand and for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Busy Lizzy is Acidic, Neutral and for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline.
Busy Lizzy and Big Bluestem Physical Information
Busy Lizzy and Big Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Busy Lizzy height is 40.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Busy Lizzy and Big Bluestem are as follows:
Busy Lizzy flower color: White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach and Burgundy
Busy Lizzy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson and Bronze
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
- Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Care of Busy Lizzy and Big Bluestem
Care of Busy Lizzy and Big Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Busy Lizzy pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove the old foliage and Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Busy Lizzy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.