Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fern, Succulent
  
Grass
  
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
  
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
  
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
  
Lindheimer's muhly
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Grassland, River side
  
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
  
4-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
  
12 - 3
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
  
Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Dark Green, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Tan, Brown
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
  
Grass like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution
  
Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Divison, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
  
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
  
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
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
  
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
  
No fertilizers needed
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
  
Aphids, Ladybug
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
  
Drought
  
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
  
Yes
  
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
  
Ladybug beetles
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Sometimes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
  
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
  
Whole plant
  
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
  
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
  
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
  
Common Name
Jewelweed
  
Pink Muhly Grass
  
In Hindi
Not Available
  
Muhly Grass
  
In German
Impatiens capensis
  
hairawn muhly
  
In French
Impatiente du Cap
  
muhly herbe
  
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
  
muhly Grass
  
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
  
Muhly Grass
  
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
  
muhly grama
  
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
  
Muhly Trawa
  
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
  
Muhly Grass
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Geraniales
  
Cyperales
  
Family
Balsaminaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Impatiens
  
Muhlenbergia
  
Clade
Dicotyledonous
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Muhly Grass
Season and care of Jewelweed and Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Muhly Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jewelweed and Muhly Grass Physical Information
Jewelweed and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Muhly Grass are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
- Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jewelweed and Muhly Grass
Care of Jewelweed and Muhly Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.