Impatiens are the go-to choice for color in the shade, even full shade. Can be grown as a perennial in frost-free regions, but usually grown as a bedding plant annual. Set out from nursery packs or containers in spring.
Water Requirement: moderate
Sun Exposure: partial shade, shade
Growth Rate: fast
Height: 1 feet high
Width: 1 feet wide
Foliage Color: medium green
Flower Color: purple, orange, red, white, pink
Flower Season: spring, summer, fall