Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
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
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-1
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
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
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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, Sand
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Stem rot
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nutritive, Skin irritation
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS walleriana
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
Busy Lizzy, Impatiens, balsam, sultana
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
wallenana
Mexican Hat
In German
wallenana
Mexican Hat
In French
wallenana
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
wallenana
mexican Hat
In Greek
Απασχολημένος Lizzy Φυτών
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
wallenana
Mexican Hat
In Polish
wallenana
Mexican Hat
In Latin
Impatiens Walleriana
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Asterales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Busy Lizzy and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Busy Lizzy and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Busy Lizzy and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Busy Lizzy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Hat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Busy Lizzy is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Busy Lizzy is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Busy Lizzy and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Busy Lizzy and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Busy Lizzy height is 40.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Busy Lizzy and Mexican Hat 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
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
- Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Busy Lizzy and Mexican Hat
Care of Busy Lizzy and Mexican Hat 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 Mexican Hat pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Busy Lizzy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.