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There are hundreds of species of Impatiens, though four are much more commonly grown in gardens than the rest{{SSN}}.  Most are annuals, or perennials treated as annuals{{SSN}}.  They are grown for their flowers, which continue until frost.  When the seed capsules are ripe, they explode upon being lightly touched, shooting little seeds around.{{SSN}}  Stems are usually succulent{{RHS}}, and flowers, which may be solitary or in groups, usually have 3 (or rarely 5) sepals{{RHS}}.  In some species the lowest sepal is large and extended backwards into a spur{{RHS}}.
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There are hundreds of species of Impatiens, though four are much more commonly grown in gardens than the rest{{SSN}}.  Most are annuals, or perennials treated as annuals{{SSN}}.  They are grown for their flowers, which continue until frost.  When the seed capsules are ripe, they explode upon being lightly touched, shooting little seeds around.{{SSN}}  Stems are usually succulent{{RHS}}, and flowers, which may be solitary or in groups, usually have 3 (or rarely 5) sepals{{RHS}}.  In some species the lowest sepal is large and extended backwards into a spur{{RHS}}. 
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The most popular is [[Impatiens walleriana]], which has a wide palate of colors, is easy to grow in both sun and shade, and blooms continuously unless a frost kills it back.  This may be the most popular bedding plant in America{{SSN}}.
    
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Image:Impatiens_walleriana.JPG| [[Impatiens walleriana]] may be the most popular bedding plant in America{{SSN}}.
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Image:Impatiens_walleriana.JPG| [[Impatiens walleriana]] - the most popular species
 
Image:Impatiens balsamina1.jpg| [[Impatiens balsamina]] - Balsam
 
Image:Impatiens balsamina1.jpg| [[Impatiens balsamina]] - Balsam
 
Image:Starr 061205-1896 Impatiens sodenii.jpg| [[Impatiens sodenii]] - Poor Man's Rhododendron
 
Image:Starr 061205-1896 Impatiens sodenii.jpg| [[Impatiens sodenii]] - Poor Man's Rhododendron
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