Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fern, Succulent
  
Herbs
  
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
  
China, Japan, Korea
  
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Grassland, River side
  
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
  
9-4
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
  
Light Yellow, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
  
Round
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Poorly Drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Divison, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
  
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
  
In Summer
Moderate
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
  
Poorly Drained
  
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
  
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
  
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
  
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
  
Wet Site
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
  
Not Available
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cottage garden
  
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
  
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
  
Common Name
Jewelweed
  
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
  
In Hindi
Not Available
  
variegated butterbur
  
In German
Impatiens capensis
  
bunte Pestwurz
  
In French
Impatiente du Cap
  
pétasite panachée
  
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
  
butterbur abigarrado
  
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
  
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
  
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
  
butterbur variegada
  
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
  
barwny Lepiężnik
  
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
  
varius butterbur
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Not Available
  
Order
Geraniales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Balsaminaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Impatiens
  
Petasites
  
Clade
Dicotyledonous
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Senecioneae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available