General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 12
Plant Height: 18 to 24 inches
Plant Spread: 18 to 24 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Variegated
Other: Yellow with dark green margins
Fruit: Dehiscent
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Uses: Groundcover
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Pollution
Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP14,027

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Trade name information:
Series: Painted Paradise™
Trade Name: Lilac
Cultivar name: 'Kioma'
Common names
  • New Guinea Impatiens

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Location: Kalama, Wa
Date: 2006-08-10
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: Kalama, Wa.
Date: 2006-08-10
  • Uploaded by Joy

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