Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fern, Succulent
Herbs
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Asia, Europe
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
Grassland, River side
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
6-9
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Unknown
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Tiny
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Jewelweed
Thyme
In Hindi
Not Available
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Impatiens capensis
Thymian
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Thym
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
Tomillo
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
Tomilho
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
Tymianek
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
Thymum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Not Available
Family
Balsaminaceae
Labiatae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Thyme
Season and care of Jewelweed and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Thyme season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Jewelweed and Thyme Physical Information
Jewelweed and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Jewelweed and Thyme are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Jewelweed and Thyme
Care of Jewelweed and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.