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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

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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Photos (196)

Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — it's important to note that Jewelweed prefers partial to full shade and consistently damp soil; orange flowers in, image 193
Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — but is adaptable and can tolerate a variety of soil types; making it an excellent choice for wildlife gardens, image 194
Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — It's an excellent choice for naturalized areas; its natural habitat includes stream banks and moist woodlands, image 195
Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — offering not only aesthetic appeal but also serving as a natural remedy for skin irritations; but is adaptable and, image 196

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