Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fern, Succulent
  
Grass
  
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
  
China
  
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
  
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
  
Habitat
Grassland, River side
  
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
  
7-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
  
10 - 7
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
7, 9, 10
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
  
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Light Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Light Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
  
Oblovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Pollution
  
Cold climate, Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
  
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
  
In Summer
Moderate
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
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
  
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Bees, Flies
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
  
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
Sometimes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
  
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
  
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
  
Flowers, Root
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
  
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cottage garden
  
Lawns and Turf
  
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
  
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
  
Common Name
Jewelweed
  
Centipede Grass
  
In Hindi
Not Available
  
Hydrangea
  
In German
Impatiens capensis
  
Hortensie
  
In French
Impatiente du Cap
  
Hortensia
  
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
  
Hortensia
  
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
  
υδραγεία
  
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
  
Hortênsia
  
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
  
Hortensja
  
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
  
Hibiscus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Embryophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Geraniales
  
GLUMIFLORAE
  
Family
Balsaminaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Impatiens
  
Ophiuroides
  
Clade
Dicotyledonous
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Andropogoneae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Sorghum
  
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Centipede Grass
Season and care of Jewelweed and Centipede Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Centipede Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Centipede Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Jewelweed and Centipede Grass Physical Information
Jewelweed and Centipede Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Centipede Grass are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Jewelweed and Centipede Grass
Care of Jewelweed and Centipede Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.