Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
  
Fern, Succulent
  
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
  
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
  
Types
Not Available
  
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Dappled Shade, meadows, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
  
Grassland, River side
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
2-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-4
  
12 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
  
Yellow, Orange
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Elliptic, toothed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Pollution
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
  
Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water once every two or three weeks
  
Needs less watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Moderate
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
  
Clay, Moist
  
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Bright direct sunlight
  
Pruning
Remove the old foliage
  
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
  
Fertilizers
Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
  
Fertilize only when soil is poor
  
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
  
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Dry soil
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes
  
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
Antiasthamatic, Antispasmodic, Expectorant, Poultice
  
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
  
Bark, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Used as umbrellas by Japanese children, Used as walking sticks, Used like rhubarb
  
Can be made into a herbal tea
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
  
Cottage garden
  
Botanical Name
PETASITES japonicus
  
IMPATIENS capensis
  
Common Name
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur
  
Jewelweed
  
In Hindi
Giant Butterbur
  
Not Available
  
In German
Riesen Pestwurz
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In French
géant Butterbur
  
Impatiente du Cap
  
In Spanish
gigante petasita
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In Greek
Giant Butterbur
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In Portuguese
Carrapicho gigante
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In Polish
Giant Lepiężnik
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In Latin
Giant Butterbur
  
Impatiens capensis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Geraniales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Balsaminaceae
  
Genus
Petasites
  
Impatiens
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Dicotyledonous
  
Tribe
Senecioneae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Asteroideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Giant Butterbur and Jewelweed
Season and care of Giant Butterbur and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Butterbur and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jewelweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Butterbur and Jewelweed Physical Information
Giant Butterbur and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Butterbur and Jewelweed are as follows:
Giant Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Giant Butterbur leaf color: Green
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Butterbur and Jewelweed
Care of Giant Butterbur and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Butterbur pruning is done Remove the old foliage and Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally. In summer Giant Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.