Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fern, Succulent
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Quamash
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, River side
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Flying insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
Common Name
Jewelweed
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
In Hindi
Not Available
केमाज़
In German
Impatiens capensis
Camas
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Camas
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
Camas
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
Camas
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
Camas
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
Camas
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
camas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Geraniales
Asparagales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Jewelweed and Camas
Wondering what are the properties of Jewelweed and Camas? We provide you with everything About Jewelweed and Camas. Jewelweed doesn't have thorns and Camas doesn't have thorns. Also Jewelweed does not have fragrant flowers. Jewelweed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma and Runny nose and Camas 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 Camas and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Camas
Season and care of Jewelweed and Camas is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Camas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Camas season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Camas is Loam while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jewelweed and Camas Physical Information
Jewelweed and Camas physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Camas height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Jewelweed and Camas are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
- Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Jewelweed and Camas
Care of Jewelweed and Camas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Camas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.