Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fern, Succulent
Grass
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
North America, United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Foxtail muhly, Devils Canyon muhly, alkali muhly
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, River side
High elevation, Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Brown, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Needs less watering, Water every 3 weeks until the root ball is wet
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
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
Grass Cuttting and pruning up to 5cm, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, EDTA iron
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
Not Available
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
MUHLENBERGIA emersleyi
Common Name
Jewelweed
Bull Grass
In Hindi
Not Available
Bull Grass
In German
Impatiens capensis
Bull Grass
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Bull Herbe
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
Bull Hierba
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
Δελτίο Grass
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
touro grama
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
Bull Trawa
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
Bull Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Cyperales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Impatiens
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Eragrostideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Chloridoideae
Properties of Jewelweed and Bull Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Jewelweed and Bull Grass? We provide you with everything About Jewelweed and Bull Grass. Jewelweed doesn't have thorns and Bull Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Jewelweed does not have fragrant flowers. Jewelweed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma and Runny nose and Bull Grass 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 Bull Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Bull Grass
Season and care of Jewelweed and Bull Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Bull Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Bull Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Bull Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Bull Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Jewelweed and Bull Grass Physical Information
Jewelweed and Bull Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bull Grass height is 45.72 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Bull Grass are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Bull Grass flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Bull Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Jewelweed and Bull Grass
Care of Jewelweed and Bull Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Bull Grass pruning is done Grass Cuttting and pruning up to 5cm, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bull Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.