Fall 2016 PALISI GH meeting /March 12, 2016. The next PALISI meeting will be held September 28-October 1, 2016 in Washington, DC. Subgroup meeting time and agenda to follow.
Photos.com/Photos.com/Getty Images. Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana) can add alluring sparks of color to your garden or landscaping. These bright little flowers are also attractive to deer, however. If you want to avoid deer damage, fence your impatiens or plant a different, deer-resistant species.
Spider and Broad Mites. Another insect that is a menace to impatiens is the mite family, including spider mites and broad mites. Mites will indicate their presence by perforating and sucking fluid from the leaves. Dryness exacerbates mite damage, so keep your impatiens well-watered.