Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Fern, Succulent
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Types
Virginia water horehound
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Moist
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
IMPATIENS capensis
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Jewelweed
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Not Available
In German
broomsedge Gras
Impatiens capensis
In French
broomsedge herbe
Impatiente du Cap
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Impatiens capensis
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Impatiens capensis
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Impatiens capensis
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Impatiens capensis
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Impatiens capensis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Geraniales
Family
Poaceae
Balsaminaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Impatiens
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Jewelweed
Season and care of Broomsedge and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Jewelweed season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Broomsedge and Jewelweed Physical Information
Broomsedge and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Jewelweed are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Broomsedge and Jewelweed
Care of Broomsedge and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.