Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Fern, Succulent
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Types
Geranium robertianum
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Number of Varieties
150
0
40000
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Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-92-11
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Plant Size
Minimum Height
25.40 cm90.00 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
30.50 cm30.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Elliptic, toothed
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
-
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
-
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Average Water
Moderate
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Clay, Moist
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
-
Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought, Dry soil
Flowers
Showy
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Poison Ivy
Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
IMPATIENS capensis
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
Jewelweed
In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
ज्यूवेलवीड
In German
Kraut Robert
Impatiens capensis
In French
herbe à Robert
Impatiente du Cap
In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
Impatiens capensis
In Greek
βότανο Robert
Impatiens capensis
In Portuguese
erva robert
Impatiens capensis
In Polish
herb robert
Impatiens capensis
In Latin
Robertus herba
Impatiens capensis
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Geraniales
Family
Geraniaceae
Balsaminaceae
Genus
Geranium
Impatiens
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
-
-
Subfamily
-
-
Number of Species
7550
1
27800
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