Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fern, Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, River side
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Purplish-black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
Good for skin
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Pectin
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
ARONIA melanocarpa
Common Name
Jewelweed
Black Chokeberry
In Hindi
Not Available
Black Chokeberry Shrub
In German
Impatiens capensis
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
Krzew aronii
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
Lichen Frutex
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Balsaminaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Black Chokeberry
Season and care of Jewelweed and Black Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Black Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Black Chokeberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jewelweed and Black Chokeberry Physical Information
Jewelweed and Black Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Black Chokeberry are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Jewelweed and Black Chokeberry
Care of Jewelweed and Black Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Black Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution. In summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.