Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Fern, Succulent
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
  
Types
Elegance , Maiden
  
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
mild coastal areas
  
Grassland, River side
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
  
2-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
  
Yellow, Orange
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
  
Elliptic, toothed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Pollution
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
  
Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
  
Needs less watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Moderate
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Clay
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Clay, Moist
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Bright direct sunlight
  
Pruning
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
  
Fertilizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Fertilize only when soil is poor
  
Pests and Diseases
Whiteflies
  
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
  
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
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators
  
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Unknown
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Poison Ivy
  
Edible Uses
None
  
Sometimes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant
  
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
  
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
  
Bark, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
  
Can be made into a herbal tea
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
  
Cottage garden
  
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
  
IMPATIENS capensis
  
Common Name
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
  
Jewelweed
  
In Hindi
regal geranium
  
Not Available
  
In German
Regal Geranie
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In French
geranium royale
  
Impatiente du Cap
  
In Spanish
geranio regia
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In Greek
regal geranium
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In Portuguese
gerânio régio
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In Polish
regal geranium
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In Latin
regal geranium
  
Impatiens capensis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheobionta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Geraniales
  
Geraniales
  
Family
Geraniaceae
  
Balsaminaceae
  
Genus
Pelargonium
  
Impatiens
  
Clade
Eudicots, Rosids
  
Dicotyledonous
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Unknown
  
Not Available