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
Minimum Width
Not Available
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
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
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 Requirements
Needs less watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Not Available
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
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Liliales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Properties of Jewelweed and Leucojum
Wondering what are the properties of Jewelweed and Leucojum? We provide you with everything About Jewelweed and Leucojum. Jewelweed doesn't have thorns and Leucojum doesn't have thorns. Also Jewelweed does not have fragrant flowers. Jewelweed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma and Runny nose and Leucojum 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 Leucojum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
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.