Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fern, Succulent
  
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
  
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
  
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
  
Not available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Grassland, River side
  
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
21,22
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
  
White, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Several shades of Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
  
Strap shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution
  
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
  
Needs less watering
  
In Summer
Moderate
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
  
Full Sun, Partial 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
  
Bulb fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
  
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
  
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
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
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Ants, Bees, pollinators
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
  
Anti-ageing
  
Edible Uses
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
  
Alzheimer’s Disease
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
  
Flowers, Root
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cottage garden
  
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
  
Leucojum aestivum
  
Common Name
Jewelweed
  
Leucojum, summer snowflake
  
In Hindi
Not Available
  
Leucojum
  
In German
Impatiens capensis
  
Leucojum
  
In French
Impatiente du Cap
  
Leucojum
  
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
  
Leucojum
  
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
  
Leucojum
  
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
  
Leucojum
  
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
  
Leucojum
  
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
  
Leucojum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Geraniales
  
Liliales
  
Family
Balsaminaceae
  
Liliaceae
  
Genus
Impatiens
  
Leucojum
  
Clade
Dicotyledonous
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Amaryllidoideae
  
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Leucojum
Season and care of Jewelweed and Leucojum is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Leucojum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Leucojum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Leucojum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jewelweed and Leucojum Physical Information
Jewelweed and Leucojum physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Jewelweed and Leucojum are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
- Leucojum leaf color: Green
Care of Jewelweed and Leucojum
Care of Jewelweed and Leucojum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Leucojum 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 Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.