Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Africa
North America, Central America, South America
Types
Impatients balsamina, Impatients hawkeri, Impatiens nolitangere
Field Corn, Sweet Corn, Baby Corn, Indian Corn
Habitat
Damp Places, Damp shady woods, Forest margins, Roadsides, tropical environments, Waste areas, waterways
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-5
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach, Burgundy
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
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, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full 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
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
-
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nutritive, Skin irritation
Anemia, Antioxidants, Diabetes, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS walleriana
ZEA mays
Common Name
Busy Lizzy, Impatiens, balsam, sultana
Maize
In Spanish
wallenana
Maíz
In Greek
Απασχολημένος Lizzy Φυτών
Καλαμπόκι
In Portuguese
wallenana
Milho
In Polish
wallenana
Kukurydza
In Latin
Impatiens Walleriana
corn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Balsaminaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Busy Lizzy and Corn
Season and care of Busy Lizzy and Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Busy Lizzy and Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Busy Lizzy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Corn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Busy Lizzy is Loam, Sand and for Corn is Loam while the PH of soil for Busy Lizzy is Acidic, Neutral and for Corn is Neutral.
Busy Lizzy and Corn Physical Information
Busy Lizzy and Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Busy Lizzy height is 40.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Corn height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Busy Lizzy and Corn 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
Corn flower color:
- Corn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Busy Lizzy and Corn
Care of Busy Lizzy and Corn 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 Corn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Busy Lizzy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.