Life Span
Perennial
Biennial or Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Africa
Europe
Types
Impatients balsamina, Impatients hawkeri, Impatiens nolitangere
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp Places, Damp shady woods, Forest margins, Roadsides, tropical environments, Waste areas, waterways
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach, Burgundy
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, 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
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
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Stem rot
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nutritive, Skin irritation
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS walleriana
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
Common Name
Busy Lizzy, Impatiens, balsam, sultana
Swiss Chard
In Hindi
wallenana
Swiss Chard
In German
wallenana
Swiss Chard
In French
wallenana
Chard suisse
In Spanish
wallenana
Acelgas
In Greek
Απασχολημένος Lizzy Φυτών
Σέσκουλο
In Portuguese
wallenana
Acelga suíça
In Polish
wallenana
Boćwina
In Latin
Impatiens Walleriana
Swiss Chard
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Caryophyllales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclolobeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Betoideae
Season and Care of Busy Lizzy and Swiss Chard
Season and care of Busy Lizzy and Swiss Chard is important to know. While considering everything about Busy Lizzy and Swiss Chard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Busy Lizzy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Busy Lizzy is Loam, Sand and for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Busy Lizzy is Acidic, Neutral and for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline.
Busy Lizzy and Swiss Chard Physical Information
Busy Lizzy and Swiss Chard physical information is very important for comparison. Busy Lizzy height is 40.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Busy Lizzy and Swiss Chard 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
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
- Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Care of Busy Lizzy and Swiss Chard
Care of Busy Lizzy and Swiss Chard 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 Swiss Chard 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 Swiss Chard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.