Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Fern, Succulent
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Habitat
Rich Woods
Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Moist
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
IMPATIENS capensis
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Jewelweed
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
Not Available
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Impatiens capensis
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Impatiente du Cap
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Impatiens capensis
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
Impatiens capensis
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Impatiens capensis
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Impatiens capensis
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Impatiens capensis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Geraniales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Balsaminaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Jewelweed
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Jewelweed season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Wild Blue Phlox and Jewelweed Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Jewelweed are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Jewelweed
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally. In summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.