Type
Fern, Succulent
Herbs
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, River side
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Pollution
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, From Rhizomes, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Water occasionally
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Alkaline, Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
Dry
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Flavonoids
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Edible
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
LAMIUM amplexicaule
Common Name
Jewelweed
Henbit, Henbit Deadnettle
In Hindi
Not Available
henbit deadnettle
In German
Impatiens capensis
henbit deadnettle
In French
Impatiente du Cap
henbit deadnettle
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
deadnettle henbit
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
αυλακόχορτου deadnettle
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
henbit deadnettle
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
Henbit jasnota
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
henbit deadnettle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Lamiales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Jewelweed and Henbit Deadnettle
Wondering what are the properties of Jewelweed and Henbit Deadnettle? We provide you with everything About Jewelweed and Henbit Deadnettle. Jewelweed doesn't have thorns and Henbit Deadnettle doesn't have thorns. Also Jewelweed does not have fragrant flowers. Jewelweed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma and Runny nose and Henbit Deadnettle 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 Henbit Deadnettle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Henbit Deadnettle
Season and care of Jewelweed and Henbit Deadnettle is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Henbit Deadnettle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Henbit Deadnettle season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Henbit Deadnettle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Henbit Deadnettle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jewelweed and Henbit Deadnettle Physical Information
Jewelweed and Henbit Deadnettle physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Henbit Deadnettle height is 7.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Henbit Deadnettle are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Henbit Deadnettle flower color: Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Violet
- Henbit Deadnettle leaf color: Green, Purple and Gray Green
Care of Jewelweed and Henbit Deadnettle
Care of Jewelweed and Henbit Deadnettle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Henbit Deadnettle pruning is done 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 Henbit Deadnettle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.