Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fern, Succulent
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
California
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, River side
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
7-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flower Stalk
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
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Jewelweed
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Not Available
Matilija Poppy
In German
Impatiens capensis
Matilija Poppy
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Papaverales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Properties of Jewelweed and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Jewelweed and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Jewelweed and Matilija Poppy. Jewelweed doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Jewelweed does not have fragrant flowers. Jewelweed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma and Runny nose and Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Jewelweed and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Matilija Poppy season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jewelweed and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Jewelweed and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Jewelweed and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Jewelweed and Matilija Poppy
Care of Jewelweed and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
