Impatiens marianae (Touch-me-not)
Impatiens marianae (Touch-me-not) leaves show elongated oval shapes with deep green and silvery white colors
Botanical name: Impatiens marianae
Common name: Touch-me-not
Family: Balsaminaceae
Origin: India
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: Pink
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage color: Ornamental foliageThe 2-inch leaves have a silvery-white background, and dark green along the main veins. Its amazing leaf pattern occurs naturally - this is not a cultivated hybrid. The inch-long flowers are deep pink with yellow markings inside, and have a curved "tail".
It does best in bright, filtered light, and should be protected from strong sun exposure.
Likes moist, but well drained, fertile soil.
Similar plants: Impatiens marianae (Touch-me-not)
Impatiens marianae (Touch-me-not) with distinct silver markings on deep green leaves and pink flower.
Impatiens marianae (Touch-me-not) pink flower nestled among textured silver and green foliage.
Impatiens marianae (Touch-me-not) leaves show deep green tones with striking white vein textures.
Impatiens marianae (Touch-me-not) displays textured green foliage marked with silver along with a pink flower.
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