Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fern, Succulent
Flowering Plants
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Asia, Europe
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
American Lily of the Valley, European Lily of the Valley, Japanese Lily of the valley.
Habitat
Grassland, River side
Banks, Broad-Leaved Forests, coppices, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest margins, Ridges, Rocky Ridges
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Anthracnose, Aureobasidium leaf spot, Foliar nematode, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, 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, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Air freshner, Cosmetics, 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
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
Convallaria majalis
Common Name
Jewelweed
Lily of the Valley
In Hindi
Not Available
कामुदिनी
In German
Impatiens capensis
Maiglöckchen
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Lily of the Valley
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
Lirio de los valles
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
Κρίνος της κοιλάδας
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
Lírio do Vale
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
Lilia doliny
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
Lílium convállium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Asparagales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Impatiens
Convallaria
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Lily of the Valley
Season and care of Jewelweed and Lily of the Valley is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Lily of the Valley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Lily of the Valley season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Lily of the Valley is Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Lily of the Valley is Acidic, Neutral.
Jewelweed and Lily of the Valley Physical Information
Jewelweed and Lily of the Valley physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lily of the Valley height is 6.00 cm and width 1.00 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Lily of the Valley are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Lily of the Valley flower color: Pink and White
- Lily of the Valley leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Jewelweed and Lily of the Valley
Care of Jewelweed and Lily of the Valley include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Lily of the Valley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lily of the Valley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.