Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Fern, Succulent
Origin
Hybrid origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Types
Perovskia atriplicifolia LACEY BLUE, Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Rocketman’
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-11
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
Flower Color
Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Moist
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune regularly
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation, Toxic
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Treating fever
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, 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, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
Perovskia atriplicifolia
IMPATIENS capensis
Common Name
Longin Russian Sage, Russian Sage
Jewelweed
In Hindi
Russian Sage
Not Available
In German
russische Sage
Impatiens capensis
In French
sabio ruso
Impatiente du Cap
In Spanish
Sage ruso
Impatiens capensis
In Greek
Ρωσική Sage
Impatiens capensis
In Portuguese
Sábio russo
Impatiens capensis
In Polish
rosyjski Sage
Impatiens capensis
In Latin
Russian Sage
Impatiens capensis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Geraniales
Family
Lamiaceae
Balsaminaceae
Genus
Perovskia
Impatiens
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Russian Sage and Jewelweed
Wondering what are the properties of Russian Sage and Jewelweed? We provide you with everything About Russian Sage and Jewelweed. Russian Sage doesn't have thorns and Jewelweed doesn't have thorns. Also Russian Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Russian Sage has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Toxic and Jewelweed has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Toxic. 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 Russian Sage and Jewelweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Russian Sage and Jewelweed
Season and care of Russian Sage and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Sage and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jewelweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Russian Sage is Loam, Sand and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Russian Sage is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Russian Sage and Jewelweed Physical Information
Russian Sage and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Sage height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Sage and Jewelweed are as follows:
Russian Sage flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
Russian Sage leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Russian Sage and Jewelweed
Care of Russian Sage and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Sage pruning is done Prune in early spring and Prune regularly and Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally. In summer Russian Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.