Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Fern, Succulent
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Moist
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Poison Ivy
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
IMPATIENS capensis
Common Name
Garden Phlox
Jewelweed
In Hindi
फ्लॉक्स
Not Available
In German
Phlox
Impatiens capensis
In French
Phlox
Impatiente du Cap
In Spanish
Phlox
Impatiens capensis
In Greek
Phlox
Impatiens capensis
In Portuguese
Phlox
Impatiens capensis
In Polish
Phlox
Impatiens capensis
In Latin
Phlox
Impatiens capensis
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Geraniales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Balsaminaceae
Clade
Not Available
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Jewelweed
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Garden Phlox and Jewelweed Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Jewelweed are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Garden Phlox and Jewelweed
Care of Garden Phlox and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox 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 Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.