Impatiens textori

Impatiens textori
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At a glance

Lifecycle
Annual
Exposure
Full sun

Cultivation

We have very little information on this species but, judging by its native range, it should be hardy in Britain. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in any reasonably good soil. This plant has seed capsules that spring open forcibly as the seed ripens to eject the seed a considerable distance. The capsules are sensitive to touch even before the seed is ripe, making seed collection difficult but fun[K].

Propagation

Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.

Edible uses

Young shoots - cooked. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.

Habitat

Wet shaded places in low mountains.

Native range

E. Asia - Japan, Korea.

Same genus