Parrot Plant, Congo Cockatoo
Impatiens niamniamensis (Parrot Plant) is a short-lived, evergreen, bushy perennial with striking, cornucopia-shaped, greenish-yellow flowers, each with a long orange, red, crimson or purple spur. Blooming in summer and fall, the hooded flowers dangle below the foliage of oval, toothed leaves. Native to Central Africa, this species makes a beautiful show in the garden or in a container and, when happy, will flower from the base of the plant up to the tip, sometimes presenting an abundance of blooms. It does not do well in high heat and humidity.
| Hardiness |
11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 12 |
| Climate Zones | 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Balsaminaceae |
| Genus | Impatiens |
| Common names | Impatiens |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Garden Uses | Patio And Containers |
| Hardiness |
11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 12 |
| Climate Zones | 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Balsaminaceae |
| Genus | Impatiens |
| Common names | Impatiens |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Garden Uses | Patio And Containers |
How many Impatiens niamniamensis (Parrot Plant) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Impatiens niamniamensis (Parrot Plant) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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