Impatiens plants are one of the most popular annual flowers, due to their colorful flowers and their ability to grow in shady areas. Although technically tropical perennials, these plants are grown as annuals in all but the warmest regions (zones 10 to 12). The genus Impatiens, one of two genera in the Balsam family of plants, has many dozen species, two of which are common garden plants. Impatiens flowers get their name from the Latin impatiens, which means "impatient."
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