Impatiens capensis Jewelweed

Ohio Native Plant Natural Range

To view the natural range of Impatiens capensis a visit the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service website.
Hummingbirds visit our Jewelweed all summer long!

Cultivation Information Jewelweed

From a pollinator’s point of view, Jewelweed flowers appears to be a convenient landing pad

Height - 4 ftFlower Color - OrangeBlooms - June - SeptemberSun - Part sun, part shade Annual Self seeds - spreads easily by seed, very easy to pull out. Extra plants make a great addition to the compost pile.
Toxic - To small children
Family - Balsaminaceae - family- also know as Touch-me -nots Over the Years - Although a annual, Jewelweed seeds itself quite well. Once the plant is established, you will have plenty!
Historically Speaking Impatiens capensis
Poison Ivy - Evidently, this plant helps relieve itching associated with poison ivy and athletes foot. As an experiment, I am drying out the plant and leaves from unwanted or broken plants. Freezing in ice-cube trays may be a better solution.
We have Jewelweed growing in our front yard under a Honey locus tree. I love the wildlife it attacts, however it does require some extra watering later in the summer.

Wildlife Significance Touch-me- nots

Attracts - Bumblebees, Honey bees, long-tongue bees, Hummingbirds and butterflies
Nectar -Swallowtail Butterflies visit from time to timeHost Plant - For several moth caterpillars
Seed - Ruffed Grouse, Ring-Necked Pheasant, Great Prairie Chicken, Bobwhite Quail
Deer - Browse on Touch-me-nots
For detailed information, visit the Illinois Wildflower site
Spotted Jewelweed or Spotted For-get-me-nots
Seed Provenance Impatiens capensis
Prairie Moon Nursery, Winona, MN - 2013- Nodding Onion Gardens 2014 to present