Jewelweed

Impatiens Capensis

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Overview

Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis), also known as Touch-Me-Not, graces gardens with its vibrant orange-yellow flowers speckled with reddish-brown. This North American native typically grows 2 to 5 feet tall and thrives in moist, shady areas. Its succulent stems and trumpet-shaped blooms attract hummingbirds and butterflies, making it an excellent choice for wildlife gardens. It's a self-seeding annual that can spread vigorously in favorable conditions.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 2–11Climate Temperate

Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — also known as Touch-Me-Not

Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — commonly referred to as Jewelweed or Orange Touch-Me-Not

Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — Its natural habitat includes stream banks and moist woodlands

Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — This plant typically reaches a height of 2 to 5 feet and spreads about 1.5 to 2 feet wide

Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — is a North American native annual plant that can be a delightful addition to your landscape

Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — It thrives in hardiness zones 2 through 11 and is valued for its high tolerance to moist conditions

Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — particularly in wet or shady areas

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 2–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 2–5 Ft.
Mature width: 1.5–3 Ft.

Classification

Family: Balsaminaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — It's a self-seeding annual that can spread vigorously in favorable conditions

Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — commonly referred to as Jewelweed or Orange Touch-Me-Not

Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — Its natural habitat includes stream banks and moist woodlands

Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — This plant typically reaches a height of 2 to 5 feet and spreads about 1.5 to 2 feet wide

Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — is a North American native annual plant that can be a delightful addition to your landscape

Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — It thrives in hardiness zones 2 through 11 and is valued for its high tolerance to moist conditions

Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — particularly in wet or shady areas

Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — also known as Touch-Me-Not

Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — graces gardens with its vibrant orange-yellow flowers speckled with reddish-brown

Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — This North American native typically grows 2 to 5 feet tall and thrives in moist, shady areas

Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — Its succulent stems and trumpet-shaped blooms attract hummingbirds and butterflies

Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — making it an excellent choice for wildlife gardens

Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — dispersing seeds up to several feet away

Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — displaying trumpet-shaped flowers with a vibrant orange color speckled with red or brown spots

Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — The flowers are roughly 1-inch in length and are a magnet for pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies

Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — Another intriguing feature is its seed pods which burst open when touched

Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — a characteristic that has earned it the nickname 'Touch-Me-Not.'<br><br>For landscape purposes

Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — it's important to note that Jewelweed prefers partial to full shade and consistently damp soil

Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — but is adaptable and can tolerate a variety of soil types

Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — It's an excellent choice for naturalized areas

Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — offering not only aesthetic appeal but also serving as a natural remedy for skin irritations

Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — which adds a functional aspect to its presence in a garden setting

Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — orange flowers in the garden

Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — annual with orange blooms

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