Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Fern, Succulent
Origin
Hybrid origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Types
Not Available
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Habitat
Grassland, Open scrub, Rocky areas
Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
2-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, 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
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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 Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Cutworms, Mint rust, Spider mites, Thripes
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
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
Medicinal Uses
Bloating, Bronchitis, Cough, Cramps, Croup, Gastrointestinal disorders, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Urinary tract problems
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
ORIGANUM x majoricum
IMPATIENS capensis
Common Name
Hardy Marjoram, Italian Oregano
Jewelweed
In Hindi
इतालवी अजवायन की पत्ती
Not Available
In German
Italienisch Oregano
Impatiens capensis
In French
italien origan
Impatiente du Cap
In Spanish
orégano italiano
Impatiens capensis
In Greek
ιταλικά Ρίγανη
Impatiens capensis
In Portuguese
Italiano Oregano
Impatiens capensis
In Polish
włoski Oregano
Impatiens capensis
In Latin
Italian Oregano
Impatiens capensis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Geraniales
Family
Lamiaceae
Balsaminaceae
Clade
Not Available
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Italian Oregano and Jewelweed
Season and care of Italian Oregano and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Oregano and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Oregano season is Summer and Fall and Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Italian Oregano is Loam, Sand and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Italian Oregano is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Italian Oregano and Jewelweed Physical Information
Italian Oregano and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Oregano 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 Italian Oregano and Jewelweed are as follows:
Italian Oregano flower color: White and Ivory
Italian Oregano leaf color: Green
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Italian Oregano and Jewelweed
Care of Italian Oregano and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Oregano pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally. In summer Italian Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.