Type
Fern, Succulent
Flowering Plants
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, River side
Cultivated Beds, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
No Shade, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay
Clay, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
No Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Ground Cover
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
Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Purgative, Styptic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Employed in herbal medicine, Used in Homeopathy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Groundcover
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
LAMIUM purpureum
Common Name
Jewelweed
Purple Archangel, Purple Deadnettle, Red Deadnettle
In Hindi
Not Available
Purple Deadnettle
In German
Impatiens capensis
Lila Taubnessel
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Violet Ortie blanche
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
Púrpura Deadnettle
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
μωβ Deadnettle
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
Roxo Deadnettle
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
Jasnota purpurowa
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
Purpura Deadnettle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Lamiales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lamioideae
Properties of Jewelweed and Purple Deadnettle
Wondering what are the properties of Jewelweed and Purple Deadnettle? We provide you with everything About Jewelweed and Purple Deadnettle. Jewelweed doesn't have thorns and Purple Deadnettle doesn't have thorns. Also Jewelweed does not have fragrant flowers. Jewelweed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma and Runny nose and Purple Deadnettle 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 Purple Deadnettle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Purple Deadnettle
Season and care of Jewelweed and Purple Deadnettle is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Purple Deadnettle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Purple Deadnettle season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Purple Deadnettle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Purple Deadnettle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jewelweed and Purple Deadnettle Physical Information
Jewelweed and Purple Deadnettle physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Purple Deadnettle height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Purple Deadnettle are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Purple Deadnettle flower color: Purple and Pink
- Purple Deadnettle leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Jewelweed and Purple Deadnettle
Care of Jewelweed and Purple Deadnettle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Purple Deadnettle pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove deadheads. In summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Purple Deadnettle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.