Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fern, Succulent
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
  
Elegance , Maiden
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Grassland, River side
  
mild coastal areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
  
10-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
  
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
  
Saw-tooth like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Pollution
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Tip cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
  
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
  
In Summer
Moderate
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
  
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
  
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
  
Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
  
Drought, Heat And Humidity
  
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
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Butterflies, pollinators
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
  
Unknown
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Sometimes
  
None
  
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
  
Anti-oxidant
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
  
extracted oil
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
  
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cottage garden
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
  
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
  
Common Name
Jewelweed
  
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
  
In Hindi
Not Available
  
regal geranium
  
In German
Impatiens capensis
  
Regal Geranie
  
In French
Impatiente du Cap
  
geranium royale
  
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
  
geranio regia
  
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
  
regal geranium
  
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
  
gerânio régio
  
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
  
regal geranium
  
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
  
regal geranium
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Geraniales
  
Geraniales
  
Family
Balsaminaceae
  
Geraniaceae
  
Genus
Impatiens
  
Pelargonium
  
Clade
Dicotyledonous
  
Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Unknown
  
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Jewelweed and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Regal Geranium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jewelweed and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Jewelweed and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jewelweed and Regal Geranium
Care of Jewelweed and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.