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Impatiens are not, as widely supposed, named for their fast growth (although they are one of the easiest garden plants to maintain) but more for the plant's seed pods which, when touched, may suddenly "explode" to disperse its seed in all directions.

Also called "Touch Me Not" or "Buzzy Lizzy" impatiens are second only to the petunia for ease of growth whether in backyard gardens, windowboxes, containers, pots or in hanging baskets.

You can choose from among wide variety of colors for spring planting - including white, pink, red, orange, purple, lilac, and rose

Impatiens walleriana, and Impatiens balsamina are currently the only two varieties widely available among some 1,000 species of impatiens known....

On the Web - How to plant & grow impatiens :

How to Grow Impatiens - Basic primer on impatiens with a brief overview, facts on propagation & growth, insects & diseases.

PlantFacts - Impatiens - Hear the audio file to learn how to pronounce its full Latin name, view photos in the gallery and read the reference notes for a complete fact sheet on impatiens wallerana.

FactSheet - Impatiens - Busy Lizzie - Balsam - Expert tips & advice on growing impatiens from seed, pests & diseases to watch for, how to's on wintering over as houseplants & propagation from cuttings.

Impatiens - Pictures & description, list of varieties, how to's on propagation, potting.

Impatiens - Nicely done fact sheet with picture explaining U.S. hardiness zones, propagation & growth, susceptiblity to insects and disease and more, with tips on indoor and outdoor planting.

Growing Impatiens from Seed - Instructions on proper sunlight & temperature, watering, hardening off, and additional tips to keep your impatiens growing.

Impatiens walleriana photo gallery - More than a dozen copyright free images, with related links.

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