Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Europe, Western Asia
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
Forest margins
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach, Burgundy
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Spreading mass
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
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
Runners
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
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 main flower spike
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Stem rot
Red blotch
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, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nutritive, Skin irritation
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS walleriana
LAMIASTRUM galeobdolon
Common Name
Busy Lizzy, Impatiens, balsam, sultana
Yellow Archangel
In Hindi
wallenana
पीला महादूत
In German
wallenana
Yellow Archangel
In French
wallenana
Archange Jaune
In Spanish
wallenana
Arcángel amarillo
In Greek
Απασχολημένος Lizzy Φυτών
κίτρινο Αρχάγγελος
In Portuguese
wallenana
Arcanjo amarelo
In Polish
wallenana
żółty Archanioła
In Latin
Impatiens Walleriana
Yellow Archangeli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Geraniales
Lamiales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Busy Lizzy and Yellow Archangel
Season and care of Busy Lizzy and Yellow Archangel is important to know. While considering everything about Busy Lizzy and Yellow Archangel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Busy Lizzy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Archangel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Busy Lizzy is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Archangel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Busy Lizzy is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Archangel is Neutral.
Busy Lizzy and Yellow Archangel Physical Information
Busy Lizzy and Yellow Archangel physical information is very important for comparison. Busy Lizzy height is 40.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Yellow Archangel height is 15.20 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Busy Lizzy and Yellow Archangel 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
Yellow Archangel flower color: Light Yellow
- Yellow Archangel leaf color: Green and Silver
Care of Busy Lizzy and Yellow Archangel
Care of Busy Lizzy and Yellow Archangel 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 Yellow Archangel pruning is done cut main flower spike. In summer Busy Lizzy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Archangel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.