Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Trees
Origin
Eastern Africa
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Impatients balsamina, Impatients hawkeri, Impatiens nolitangere
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Habitat
Damp Places, Damp shady woods, Forest margins, Roadsides, tropical environments, Waste areas, waterways
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach, Burgundy
Purple, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Shade areas
Not Available
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, Doesn't tolerate standing water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Stem rot
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nutritive, Skin irritation
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS walleriana
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
Common Name
Busy Lizzy, Impatiens, balsam, sultana
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
In Hindi
wallenana
Goldmine Phlox
In German
wallenana
Goldgrube Phlox
In French
wallenana
Phlox Goldmine
In Spanish
wallenana
Phlox Goldmine
In Greek
Απασχολημένος Lizzy Φυτών
Goldmine Phlox
In Portuguese
wallenana
Phlox Goldmine
In Polish
wallenana
Goldmine Phlox
In Latin
Impatiens Walleriana
.org Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Solanales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Busy Lizzy and Goldmine Phlox
Season and care of Busy Lizzy and Goldmine Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Busy Lizzy and Goldmine Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Busy Lizzy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Goldmine Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Busy Lizzy is Loam, Sand and for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Busy Lizzy is Acidic, Neutral and for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Busy Lizzy and Goldmine Phlox Physical Information
Busy Lizzy and Goldmine Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Busy Lizzy height is 40.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Busy Lizzy and Goldmine Phlox 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
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
- Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Care of Busy Lizzy and Goldmine Phlox
Care of Busy Lizzy and Goldmine Phlox 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 Goldmine Phlox 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 Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.