Type
Flowering Plants
Fern, Succulent
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Types
Not Available
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woods
Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Moist
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Prune regularly
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Gastrointestinal disorders, Skin Disorders
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Not Available
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
TAGETES erecta 'French Vanilla'
IMPATIENS capensis
Common Name
African Marigold
Jewelweed
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी गेंदा
Not Available
In German
Studentenblume
Impatiens capensis
In French
Marigold africaine
Impatiente du Cap
In Spanish
caléndula africana
Impatiens capensis
In Greek
Αφρικής κατιφές
Impatiens capensis
In Portuguese
marigold africano
Impatiens capensis
In Polish
afrykański nagietka
Impatiens capensis
In Latin
African pingit vaccinia caltha
Impatiens capensis
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Geraniales
Family
Asteraceae
Balsaminaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Tageteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of African Marigold and Jewelweed
Season and care of African Marigold and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about African Marigold and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Marigold season is Summer and Fall and Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for African Marigold is Loam, Sand and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Marigold is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
African Marigold and Jewelweed Physical Information
African Marigold and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. African Marigold height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of African Marigold and Jewelweed are as follows:
African Marigold flower color: White and Ivory
African Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of African Marigold and Jewelweed
Care of African Marigold and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Marigold pruning is done Prune regularly and Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally. In summer African Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.