Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fern, Succulent
  
Herbs
  
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
  
Not available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Grassland, River side
  
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, meadows
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
  
Pink, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Purple
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Pollution
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
  
Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Moderate
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune regularly, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Bees
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
  
constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Kidney problems, Stomach pain
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
  
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cottage garden
  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
  
OCIMUM 'African Blue'
  
Common Name
Jewelweed
  
African Blue Basil, Hybrid Basil
  
In Hindi
Not Available
  
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
  
In German
Impatiens capensis
  
African Blue Basilikum
  
In French
Impatiente du Cap
  
Bleu basilic africaine
  
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
  
Albahaca azul africana
  
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
  
Αφρικής Μπλε βασιλικό
  
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
  
Africano manjericão azul
  
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
  
Afrykański Niebieski bazylią
  
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
  
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Geraniales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Balsaminaceae
  
Lamiaceae
  
Genus
Impatiens
  
Ocimum
  
Clade
Dicotyledonous
  
Basal Tricolpates
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Jewelweed and African Blue Basil
Season and care of Jewelweed and African Blue Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and African Blue Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and African Blue Basil season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for African Blue Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for African Blue Basil is Neutral.
Jewelweed and African Blue Basil Physical Information
Jewelweed and African Blue Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas African Blue Basil height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and African Blue Basil are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
African Blue Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
- African Blue Basil leaf color: Purple
Care of Jewelweed and African Blue Basil
Care of Jewelweed and African Blue Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and African Blue Basil pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune regularly, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Blue Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.