Life Span
Annual
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Fern, Succulent
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
  
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Grassland, River side
  
gardens, Grassland, Prairies
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
  
7-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
  
9-7
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Mat-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
  
Blue, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
  
Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Pollution
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
  
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
  
In Summer
Moderate
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
  
No fertilizers needed
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
  
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
  
Drought
  
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
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
  
Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Sometimes
  
No
  
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
  
Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cottage garden
  
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
  
Erysimum cheiri
  
Common Name
Jewelweed
  
Wallflower
  
In Hindi
Not Available
  
पीला Wallflower
  
In German
Impatiens capensis
  
Yellow Wallflower
  
In French
Impatiente du Cap
  
Yellow Wallflower
  
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
  
alhelí amarillo
  
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
  
κίτρινο Wallflower
  
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
  
Wallflower amarelo
  
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
  
Żółty Wallflower
  
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
  
Crocus Wallflower
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Geraniales
  
Brassicales
  
Family
Balsaminaceae
  
Brassicaceae
  
Genus
Impatiens
  
Erysimum
  
Clade
Dicotyledonous
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available