A very unusual Impatiens from Mt. Emei in Sichuan, China. Its rather lax creeping habit makes it a superb plant for ground cover especially in cool semi shade. Bright yellow flowers are borne during late summer and autumn. Prefers adequate moisture. Surprisingly hardy when grown in the ground down to -15 degrees. Photograph courtesy of
Kanghua Community Development Centre -Thank you
Approx Height (10 yrs.)15-30 cm (6-12")
Soil TypeAll
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
AspectSemi Shade, Shade
HardinessHardiness Untried
Flowering TimeSummer to Autumn
Flower ColourYellow
Plant TypeHerbaceous