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common jewelweed

common jewelweed

Impatiens capensis

β›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§πŸ’§ high water❄ Hardy: β‰₯ Zone 10a

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A tender annual wildflower with succulent stems, jewel-toned flowers in orange-red with yellow markings, and translucent seed pods. Thrives in shaded, wet areas and self-seeds readily.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
1.5–4.9β€² tall Γ— 1–2β€² wide
Family
Balsaminaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with