Top native impatiens sect. impatiens

3 species, native to the US, ranked by caterpillars, then bees and other hosts, food, flowers and shelter.

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3 native plants

Sun and shade

Light

Dappled shade 2 Full shade 1

Soil and water

Moisture

Well drained 1 Moist 2 Wet 2

Water use

Soil

Sand 2 Loam 2 Clay 2 Organic 1

Soil pH

Acid 2 Neutral 2 Alkaline 2

Toughness

Resists

Fire 1 Heavy shade 1 Wet soil 1

Form

Habit

Plant type

Annual 3 Wildflower 3