Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fern, Succulent
  
Flowering Plants
  
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
  
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
  
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Grassland, River side
  
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
  
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Spring, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Pollution
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
In Summer
Moderate
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
  
Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
  
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
  
Grasshoppers
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
  
Drought, Wet Site
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Birds, Small mammals
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
  
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
  
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
  
Air purification, Food for birds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
  
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
  
Flowers, Rose Hip
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
  
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cottage garden
  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
  
Rosa Arkansana
  
Common Name
Jewelweed
  
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
  
In Hindi
Not Available
  
Rosa arkansana
  
In German
Impatiens capensis
  
Rosa arkansana
  
In French
Impatiente du Cap
  
Rosa arkansana
  
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
  
Rosa arkansana
  
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
  
Rosa arkansana
  
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
  
Rosa arkansana
  
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
  
Rosa arkansana
  
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
  
Rosa arkansana
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Geraniales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Balsaminaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Impatiens
  
Rosa
  
Clade
Dicotyledonous
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Prairie Wild Rose
Season and care of Jewelweed and Prairie Wild Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Prairie Wild Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Prairie Wild Rose season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline.
Jewelweed and Prairie Wild Rose Physical Information
Jewelweed and Prairie Wild Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Prairie Wild Rose are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
- Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Jewelweed and Prairie Wild Rose
Care of Jewelweed and Prairie Wild Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Prairie Wild Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.