Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fern, Succulent
Shrubs
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Habitat
Grassland, River side
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Brown, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, 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
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Not Available
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
Chrysanthemums
Common Name
Jewelweed
Chrysanths
In Hindi
Not Available
Chrysanthemums
In German
Impatiens capensis
Chrysanthemen
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Chrysanthèmes
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
Crisantemos
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
χρυσάνθεμα
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
Crisântemos
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
Chryzantemy
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
Chrysanthemums
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Asterales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Impatiens
Chrysanthemum
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Chrysanthemum
Season and care of Jewelweed and Chrysanthemum is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Chrysanthemum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Chrysanthemum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Chrysanthemum is Well drained while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Jewelweed and Chrysanthemum Physical Information
Jewelweed and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Chrysanthemum are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
- Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Jewelweed and Chrysanthemum
Care of Jewelweed and Chrysanthemum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots. In summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
