Type
Flowering Plants
Fern, Succulent
Origin
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Types
Not Available
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, tropical environments
Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Plum, Ivory
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Chocolate
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Moist
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
PAPAVER somniferum
IMPATIENS capensis
Common Name
Opium Poppy, Poppyseed Poppy
Jewelweed
In Hindi
अफीम पोस्ता
Not Available
In German
Schlafmohn
Impatiens capensis
In French
Grain d'opium
Impatiente du Cap
In Spanish
adormidera
Impatiens capensis
In Greek
μήκωνος της υπνοφόρου
Impatiens capensis
In Portuguese
Papoula do ópio
Impatiens capensis
In Polish
MAK lekarski
Impatiens capensis
In Latin
opium Poppy
Impatiens capensis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Geraniales
Family
Papaveraceae
Balsaminaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Paperveroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Opium Poppy and Jewelweed
Season and care of Opium Poppy and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Opium Poppy and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Opium Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Jewelweed season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Opium Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Opium Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Opium Poppy and Jewelweed Physical Information
Opium Poppy and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Opium Poppy height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Opium Poppy and Jewelweed are as follows:
Opium Poppy flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Plum and Ivory
Opium Poppy leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Opium Poppy and Jewelweed
Care of Opium Poppy and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Opium Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally. In summer Opium Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.