Life Span
Annual
  
Annual
  
Type
Fern, Succulent
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
  
South America
  
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
  
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
  
Habitat
Grassland, River side
  
Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Tan, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Pollution
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
  
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
  
In Summer
Moderate
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
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
  
No pruning needed
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
  
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Not Available
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Flying insects, Insects
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
  
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
  
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
  
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
  
Seeds
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
  
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cottage garden
  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
  
ARACHIS hypogaea
  
Common Name
Jewelweed
  
Peanut
  
In Hindi
Not Available
  
मूंगफली
  
In German
Impatiens capensis
  
Erdnuss
  
In French
Impatiente du Cap
  
Cacahuète
  
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
  
Maní
  
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
  
Αράπικο φιστίκι
  
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
  
Amendoim
  
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
  
Arachid
  
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
  
Peanut
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Geraniales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Balsaminaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Impatiens
  
Arachis
  
Clade
Dicotyledonous
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Dalbergieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Faboideae
  
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Peanut
Season and care of Jewelweed and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Peanut season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
Jewelweed and Peanut Physical Information
Jewelweed and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Peanut are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Jewelweed and Peanut
Care of Jewelweed and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.