impatiensimpatiens
genusgenusColorful flowering plants known for their unique seed pods that burst open at the slightest touch, dramatically dispersing their seeds. These tender plants thrive in shady conditions and produce abundant blooms in various shapes and colors throughout their growing season.
Etymology
The name 'Impatiens' comes from the Latin word meaning 'impatient,' referring to the plant's explosive seed pods that burst impatiently when touched.
Interesting fact!
When ripe seed pods are touched, they explosively split and curl back, launching seeds up to several feet away - a fascinating mechanism that gave rise to their scientific name.
All species of Impatiens
impatiensBalfourii
Poor man's orchid, Kashmir touch-me-not, Balfour's touch-me-not.
impatiensFlanaganae
Flanagan's busy lizzie, African water lily, Succulent busy lizzie.
impatiensArguta
Hardy impatiens, Woodland touch-me-not, Himalayan jewel.
impatiensRepens
Creeping busy lizzie, Trailing impatiens, Creeping touch-me-not.
impatiensNiamniamensis
Parrot impatiens, Congo cockatoo, African queen.
impatiensUsambarensis
Usambara busy lizzie, Tanzanian impatiens, Peachy butterfly impatiens.
impatiensGlandulifera
Himalayan balsam, Policeman's helmet, Bobby tops.
impatiensHawkeri
New Guinea impatiens, Sun impatiens, Butterfly impatiens.
impatiensBalsamina
Garden balsam, Rose balsam, Touch-me-not.
impatiensNamchabarwensis
Blue diamond impatiens, Tibetan blue poppy, Blue wonder.
impatiensAuricoma
African queen, Yellow impatiens, Golden impatiens.
impatiensWalleriana
Busy Lizzie, Patient Lucy, Sultan's balsam.
impatiensTextori
Japanese woodland impatiens, Woodland touch-me-not, Japanese shade impatiens.
impatiensSodenii
Poor Man's orchid, Giant busy Lizzy, Giant wild impatiens.
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