Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis) [im-PAY-shenz kah-PEN-sis] |
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| Family | Balsaminaceae |
| Why Like | Also sometimes called "Touch Me Not" -- Just barely peel back its pea-like pod and the seeds spring out! Crushed leaves & steps are sometimes used as a salve to reduce inflammation from insert bites & poison ivy rashes. |
| Description |
Impatiens are a shade garden classis. They have a long bloom season and come in a wide variety of colors. Impatiens is a genus of more than 1,000 species of flowering plants.
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| Plant Data | |
| I am a... | Deciduous Annual |
| Where to Find It | Jewelweed is easy to find in late summer. It's small orange flowers appear near the trails throughout the woods, and even around the wetland area. |
| Why to Like | Also sometimes called "Touch Me Not" -- Just barely peel back its pea-like pod and the seeds spring out! Crushed leaves & steps are sometimes used as a salve to reduce inflammation from insect bites & poison ivy rashes. |
| Mature Size | 24 - 60 inches tall. 18 - 30 inches wide. |
| Moisture Tolerance | Medium : These plants need regular water. Do not let them remain dry for extended periods or they will stop blooming, decline, and potentially die. New Guinea impatiens are not drought tolerant, but you don't want them sitting in wet soil for long periods of time or their crowns could rot.1? Avoid watering them from the top, if possible. |
| Zones | 2a - 11b |
| Tags | Annual, Annual in Chicago, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Blooms for 4 Weeks or More, Fillers, Good for Beginners, Rabbit Resistant, Shade Tolerant, Showy Flowers |
| Bloom Period | June to September |
| Flower Color | Orange To Orange-Yellow With Red Spotting
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More Photos: Google Image Search & Flickr |
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