Life Span
Annual
  
Annual
  
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
  
Fern, Succulent
  
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
  
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
  
Types
Not Available
  
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
  
Grassland, River side
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
  
2-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 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
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red
  
Yellow, Orange
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Elliptic, toothed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Pollution
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Medium
  
Needs less watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Moderate
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
  
Clay
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Sandy
  
Clay, Moist
  
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
  
Bright direct sunlight
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
  
Fertilizers
General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
  
Fertilize only when soil is poor
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
  
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
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
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden
  
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
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
  
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
  
Bark, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
  
Can be made into a herbal tea
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
  
Cottage garden
  
Botanical Name
SALVIA coccinea
  
IMPATIENS capensis
  
Common Name
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
  
Jewelweed
  
In Hindi
Texas Sage
  
Not Available
  
In German
Texas Sage
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In French
Texas Sage
  
Impatiente du Cap
  
In Spanish
Sabio de Tejas
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In Greek
Τέξας Sage
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In Portuguese
Texas Sábio
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In Polish
Texas Sage
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In Latin
Texas Sage
  
Impatiens capensis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Geraniales
  
Family
Lamiaceae
  
Balsaminaceae
  
Genus
Salvia
  
Impatiens
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Dicotyledonous
  
Tribe
Mentheae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Texas Sage and Jewelweed
Season and care of Texas Sage and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Sage and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Sage season is Summer and Fall and Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Texas Sage and Jewelweed Physical Information
Texas Sage and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Sage and Jewelweed are as follows:
Texas Sage flower color: Red
Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Texas Sage and Jewelweed
Care of Texas Sage and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Sage 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 Texas 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.