Life Span
Annual
  
Biennial or Perennial
  
Type
Fern, Succulent
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
  
Europe
  
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
  
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Grassland, River side
  
Cultivated Beds
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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
  
Red, Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
  
Average Water Needs
  
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, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
  
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Insects
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
  
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Ground Cover
  
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
  
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
  
Edible Uses
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
  
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
  
Leaves, Root
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
  
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cottage garden
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
  
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
  
Common Name
Jewelweed
  
Swiss Chard
  
In Hindi
Not Available
  
Swiss Chard
  
In German
Impatiens capensis
  
Swiss Chard
  
In French
Impatiente du Cap
  
Chard suisse
  
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
  
Acelgas
  
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
  
Σέσκουλο
  
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
  
Acelga suíça
  
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
  
Boćwina
  
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
  
Swiss Chard
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Geraniales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Balsaminaceae
  
Chenopodiaceae
  
Genus
Impatiens
  
Beta
  
Clade
Dicotyledonous
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Cyclolobeae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Betoideae
  
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Swiss Chard
Season and care of Jewelweed and Swiss Chard is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Swiss Chard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Swiss Chard season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jewelweed and Swiss Chard Physical Information
Jewelweed and Swiss Chard physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Swiss Chard are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
- Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Care of Jewelweed and Swiss Chard
Care of Jewelweed and Swiss Chard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Swiss Chard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.