description Impatiens Overview
Impatiens walleriana is a flowering perennial commonly grown as an annual bedding plant in temperate climates. Native to eastern Africa, it is valued for its colorful flowers and ability to grow in shaded conditions. Commercial production and garden use were severely affected by impatiens downy mildew, a disease caused by the oomycete Plasmopara destructor. The disease spread widely in North America during the early 2010s and led to major losses of conventional garden impatiens.
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What is Impatiens walleriana commonly grown for?
Impatiens walleriana is commonly grown as an annual bedding plant in temperate climates. It is valued for colorful flowers and its ability to grow in shaded conditions.
Can Impatiens walleriana grow in shade?
Yes. Shade tolerance is one of the main reasons it is popular in gardens and bedding displays. It still needs suitable moisture and growing conditions, but it does not require full sun to flower.
Where is Impatiens walleriana native to?
Impatiens walleriana is native to eastern Africa. It has since become widely used as a garden plant in temperate climates.
Why was commercial production of Impatiens walleriana affected?
Commercial production and garden use were severely affected by a plant disease problem. The supplied description does not name the disease, so the exact cause is not specified here.
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