Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fern, Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
China
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, River side
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
-9999
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
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 pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
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
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
BERBERIS soulieana
Common Name
Jewelweed
Barberry
In Hindi
Not Available
Burberry
In German
Impatiens capensis
Burberry
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Burberry
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
Burberry
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
Burberry
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
Burberry
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
kwaśnica
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
Barberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Ranunculales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Jewelweed and Barberry
Wondering what are the properties of Jewelweed and Barberry? We provide you with everything About Jewelweed and Barberry. Jewelweed doesn't have thorns and Barberry doesn't have thorns. Also Jewelweed does not have fragrant flowers. Jewelweed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma and Runny nose and Barberry has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma and Runny nose. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Jewelweed and Barberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Barberry
Season and care of Jewelweed and Barberry is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Barberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Barberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jewelweed and Barberry Physical Information
Jewelweed and Barberry physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Barberry are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Barberry flower color: Yellow
- Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jewelweed and Barberry
Care of Jewelweed and Barberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.