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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 2–11Type AnnualClimate Temperate
Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — which adds a functional aspect to its presence in a garden setting; also known as Touch-Me-Not, image 97

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
2–11

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type
Annual
Family
Balsaminaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — Another intriguing feature is its seed pods which burst open when touched; graces gardens with its vibrant, image 165
Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — annual for half or shade; which adds a functional aspect to its presence in a garden setting, image 75
Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — The flowers are roughly 1-inch in length and are a magnet for pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies; it's, image 189
Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — The flowers are roughly 1-inch in length and are a magnet for pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies; it's, image 114
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