Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fern, Succulent
  
Herbs
  
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
  
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
  
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
  
Holy basil-
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Grassland, River side
  
Not Available
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
  
11-1
  
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
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
  
White, Light Pink, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Purple, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Purple, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Purple, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Very 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
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Pollution
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
  
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
  
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
  
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
  
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
  
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
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
  
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Showy Purposes
  
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
  
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
  
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cottage garden
  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
  
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
  
Common Name
Jewelweed
  
Basil
  
In Hindi
Not Available
  
तुलसी
  
In German
Impatiens capensis
  
Basilikum
  
In French
Impatiente du Cap
  
basilic
  
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
  
albahaca
  
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
  
βασιλικός
  
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
  
manjericão
  
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
  
bazylia
  
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
  
ocimum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Geraniales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Balsaminaceae
  
Lamiaceae
  
Genus
Impatiens
  
Ocimum
  
Clade
Dicotyledonous
  
Asterids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Basil
Season and care of Jewelweed and Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Basil season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Basil is Neutral.
Jewelweed and Basil Physical Information
Jewelweed and Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Basil are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Jewelweed and Basil
Care of Jewelweed and Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.