Although Pershing never caught Villa, he thoroughly disrupted his operations. Thus he became the presidentâs choice to command the American Expeditionary Force when Wilsonâs neutrality policy collapsed in the face of German intransigence and America entered World War I in April 1917.
Impatiens range from 8 inches to 2 feet tall. Many cultivars will be taller than descriptions in catalogs in hot southern summers. Heat-tolerant cultivars will remain more compact. Flowers are from 1 to 2 inches across.
Protecting Impatiens From Pests. Impatiens have become a mainstay of North American gardens in the past two decades. While their rapid spread by runners and prolific growth minimizes weeds, their ample foliage is a prime target for voracious insects such as aphids, mites and thrips.