Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Impatients balsamina, Impatients hawkeri, Impatiens nolitangere
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
Habitat
Damp Places, Damp shady woods, Forest margins, Roadsides, tropical environments, Waste areas, waterways
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
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, 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
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
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 dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Stem rot
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS walleriana
IRIS 'Victoria Falls'
Common Name
Busy Lizzy, Impatiens, balsam, sultana
Victoria fall iris
In Hindi
wallenana
Victoria fall iris
In German
wallenana
Victoria fällt Iris
In French
wallenana
Victoria tombe iris
In Spanish
wallenana
Victoria cae iris
In Greek
Απασχολημένος Lizzy Φυτών
Victoria Falls ίριδας
In Portuguese
wallenana
Victoria cai iris
In Polish
wallenana
Victoria Falls tęczówki
In Latin
Impatiens Walleriana
Victoria cadit iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Asparagales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Busy Lizzy and Victoria Falls Iris
Season and care of Busy Lizzy and Victoria Falls Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Busy Lizzy and Victoria Falls Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Busy Lizzy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Victoria Falls Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Busy Lizzy is Loam, Sand and for Victoria Falls Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Busy Lizzy is Acidic, Neutral and for Victoria Falls Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Busy Lizzy and Victoria Falls Iris Physical Information
Busy Lizzy and Victoria Falls Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Busy Lizzy height is 40.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Victoria Falls Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 450.70 cm. The color specification of Busy Lizzy and Victoria Falls Iris 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
Victoria Falls Iris flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Victoria Falls Iris leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Busy Lizzy and Victoria Falls Iris
Care of Busy Lizzy and Victoria Falls Iris 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 Victoria Falls Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Busy Lizzy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Victoria Falls Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.