Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Fern, Succulent
  
Origin
Mediterranean
  
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
  
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
  
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
  
Habitat
Sandy areas
  
Grassland, River side
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
  
2-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
12 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple
  
Yellow, Orange
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Glandular
  
Elliptic, toothed
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Well drained
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Pollution
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
Needs less watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Moderate
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Well drained
  
Clay
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Clay, Moist
  
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
  
Bright direct sunlight
  
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
  
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Fertilize only when soil is poor
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
  
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Dry soil
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Intestinal gas
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Poison Ivy
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
  
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
  
Bark, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
  
Can be made into a herbal tea
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Cottage garden
  
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
  
IMPATIENS capensis
  
Common Name
Artichoke
  
Jewelweed
  
In Hindi
Artichoke
  
Not Available
  
In German
Artischocke
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In French
Artichaut
  
Impatiente du Cap
  
In Spanish
Alcachofa
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In Greek
αγκινάρα
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In Polish
Karczoch
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In Latin
cactus
  
Impatiens capensis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Anthophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Eudicotyledones
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Geraniales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Balsaminaceae
  
Genus
Cynara
  
Impatiens
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Dicotyledonous
  
Tribe
Cynareae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Artichoke and Jewelweed
Season and care of Artichoke and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Jewelweed season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Artichoke and Jewelweed Physical Information
Artichoke and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Jewelweed are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Artichoke and Jewelweed
Care of Artichoke and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.