Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Types
Impatients balsamina, Impatients hawkeri, Impatiens nolitangere
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Damp Places, Damp shady woods, Forest margins, Roadsides, tropical environments, Waste areas, waterways
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-6
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
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach, Burgundy
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Stem rot
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nutritive, Skin irritation
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS walleriana
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Busy Lizzy, Impatiens, balsam, sultana
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
wallenana
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
wallenana
Crapemyrtle
In French
wallenana
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
wallenana
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Απασχολημένος Lizzy Φυτών
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
wallenana
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
wallenana
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Impatiens Walleriana
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Myrtales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Impatiens
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Busy Lizzy and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Busy Lizzy and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Busy Lizzy and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Busy Lizzy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Busy Lizzy is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Busy Lizzy is Acidic, Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Busy Lizzy and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Busy Lizzy and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Busy Lizzy height is 40.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Busy Lizzy and Crapemyrtle 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
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Busy Lizzy and Crapemyrtle
Care of Busy Lizzy and Crapemyrtle 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 Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.