Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fern, Succulent
Flowering Plants
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, River side
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Aging, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
PHLOX maculata
Common Name
Jewelweed
Meadow Phlox
In Hindi
Not Available
मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Impatiens capensis
Wiese Phlox
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Meadow Phlox
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
prado Phlox
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
Meadow Phlox
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
Meadow Phlox
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
łąka Phlox
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
Phlox meadow
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Solanales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Meadow Phlox
Season and care of Jewelweed and Meadow Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Meadow Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Meadow Phlox season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Phlox is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Meadow Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jewelweed and Meadow Phlox Physical Information
Jewelweed and Meadow Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Meadow Phlox are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jewelweed and Meadow Phlox
Care of Jewelweed and Meadow Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Meadow Phlox 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 Meadow Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.