Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Grass
  
Fern, Succulent
  
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
  
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
  
Types
not available
  
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Lower slopes, marshes, Mountain Slopes
  
Grassland, River side
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
2-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
  
12 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
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
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, White
  
Yellow, Orange
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gold, Tan
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
  
Elliptic, toothed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
  
Pollution
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison
  
Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
  
Needs less watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Moderate
  
In Spring
Adequately
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Clay, Moist
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Bright direct sunlight
  
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
  
Fertilize only when soil is poor
  
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch, Rust
  
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
  
Drought, Dry soil
  
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
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Asthma
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Poison Ivy
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Sometimes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
  
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Bark, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Can be made into a herbal tea
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
  
Cottage garden
  
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Gracillimus'
  
IMPATIENS capensis
  
Common Name
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Maiden Grass
  
Jewelweed
  
In Hindi
maiden grass
  
Not Available
  
In German
Mädchen Gras
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In French
herbe de jeune fille
  
Impatiente du Cap
  
In Spanish
hierba doncella
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In Greek
παρθενική γρασίδι
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In Portuguese
grama de solteira
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In Polish
panieńskie trawy
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In Latin
virgo herba
  
Impatiens capensis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Geraniales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Balsaminaceae
  
Genus
Miscanthus
  
Impatiens
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Dicotyledonous
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Maiden Grass and Jewelweed
Season and care of Maiden Grass and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Maiden Grass and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Maiden Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jewelweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Maiden Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Maiden Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Maiden Grass and Jewelweed Physical Information
Maiden Grass and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Maiden Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Maiden Grass and Jewelweed are as follows:
Maiden Grass flower color: Red and White
Maiden Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Maiden Grass and Jewelweed
Care of Maiden Grass and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Maiden Grass pruning is done cut main flower spike and Remove dead leaves and Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally. In summer Maiden Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.