Type
Fern, Succulent
Flowering Plants
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Texas
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Ornamental Plant
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, River side
Roadsides, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White, Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Bedding, Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Medium
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay
Loamy, Sandy
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
Not Available
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Bedding Plant, Hanging Basket
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
LUPINUS subcarnosus
Common Name
Jewelweed
Bluebonnet, Texas Bluebonnet
In Hindi
Not Available
texas bluebonnet
In German
Impatiens capensis
texas Blaue Lupine
In French
Impatiente du Cap
texas bluebonnet
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
texas Bluebonnet
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
texas bluebonnet
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
texas bluebonnet
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
texas bluebonnet
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
Texas lory
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Balsaminaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Genisteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Jewelweed and Texas Bluebonnet
Wondering what are the properties of Jewelweed and Texas Bluebonnet? We provide you with everything About Jewelweed and Texas Bluebonnet. Jewelweed doesn't have thorns and Texas Bluebonnet doesn't have thorns. Also Jewelweed does not have fragrant flowers. Jewelweed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma and Runny nose and Texas Bluebonnet 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 Texas Bluebonnet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Texas Bluebonnet
Season and care of Jewelweed and Texas Bluebonnet is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Texas Bluebonnet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Texas Bluebonnet season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Texas Bluebonnet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Texas Bluebonnet is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jewelweed and Texas Bluebonnet Physical Information
Jewelweed and Texas Bluebonnet physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Texas Bluebonnet height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Texas Bluebonnet are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Texas Bluebonnet flower color: White, Blue and Purple
- Texas Bluebonnet leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Jewelweed and Texas Bluebonnet
Care of Jewelweed and Texas Bluebonnet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Texas Bluebonnet 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 Texas Bluebonnet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.