Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Shrub
  
Fern, Succulent
  
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
  
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
  
Types
Not Available
  
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
  
Grassland, River side
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
  
2-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
11-7
  
12 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Orange Red
  
Yellow, Orange
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown, Red
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
  
Elliptic, toothed
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Pollution
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Needs less watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Moderate
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Clay, Moist
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Bright direct sunlight
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
Fertilize only when soil is poor
  
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
  
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Dry soil
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
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
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Toxic
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Poison Ivy
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Diuretic, Purgative, Tonic
  
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
  
Bark, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used as a general tonic, Used as a rat poison, Used as a vegetable
  
Can be made into a herbal tea
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
  
Cottage garden
  
Botanical Name
ERYTHRINA herbacea
  
IMPATIENS capensis
  
Common Name
Red cardinal, Cardinal spear
  
Jewelweed
  
In Hindi
Red Cardinal
  
Not Available
  
In German
Red Cardinal
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In French
Cardinal rouge
  
Impatiente du Cap
  
In Spanish
Cárdenas
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In Greek
κόκκινο Καρδινάλιος
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In Portuguese
Cardeal vermelho
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In Polish
Red Cardinal
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In Latin
Cardinalis Rubrum
  
Impatiens capensis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Geraniales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Balsaminaceae
  
Genus
Erythrina
  
Impatiens
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Dicotyledonous
  
Tribe
Phaseoleae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Faboideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Red Cardinal and Jewelweed
Season and care of Red Cardinal and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Red Cardinal and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Cardinal season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jewelweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Cardinal is Loam, Sand and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Cardinal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Cardinal and Jewelweed Physical Information
Red Cardinal and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Red Cardinal height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Red Cardinal and Jewelweed are as follows:
Red Cardinal flower color: Red, Magenta and Orange Red
Red Cardinal leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Red Cardinal and Jewelweed
Care of Red Cardinal and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Cardinal 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 Red Cardinal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.