Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Fern, Succulent
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Types
Not Available
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
2-11
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Magenta, Orange, Red
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Moist
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS americanus
IMPATIENS capensis
Common Name
Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart
Jewelweed
In Hindi
Strawberry Bush
Not Available
In German
Strawberry Bush
Impatiens capensis
In French
Strawberry Bush
Impatiente du Cap
In Spanish
Fresa Bush
Impatiens capensis
In Greek
φράουλα Μπους
Impatiens capensis
In Portuguese
Morango de Bush
Impatiens capensis
In Polish
Strawberry Bush
Impatiens capensis
In Latin
Classic Bush
Impatiens capensis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Geraniales
Family
Celastraceae
Balsaminaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Strawberry Bush and Jewelweed
Season and care of Strawberry Bush and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Bush and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Bush season is Fall and Winter and Jewelweed season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Strawberry Bush and Jewelweed Physical Information
Strawberry Bush and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Bush 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 Strawberry Bush and Jewelweed are as follows:
Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Strawberry Bush and Jewelweed
Care of Strawberry Bush and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawberry Bush 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 Strawberry Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.