Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fern, Succulent
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Mediterranean
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Habitat
Grassland, River side
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Jewelweed
Lavender
In Hindi
Not Available
Lavender
In German
Impatiens capensis
Lavendel
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Lavande
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
Lavanda
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
Lavanda
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
Lawenda
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
Lavendula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Lamiales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Impatiens
Lavandula
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Lavender
Season and care of Jewelweed and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Lavender season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jewelweed and Lavender Physical Information
Jewelweed and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Lavender are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Jewelweed and Lavender
Care of Jewelweed and Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.