Toxic Plant Pas connu comme étant toxique - Not known to be toxic to mammals if ingested.
Image of Impatiens capensis
Source: OWSL

Plant Names

image of Plante à fleurs
Impatiens capensis
Spotted Jewelweed
Impatiente du Cap

Synonyms

orange jewelweed
orange touch-me-not
spotted touch-me-not
balsamine du Cap
chou sauvage
impatiente biflore

Plant Characteristics

Couleur de floraison: Orange Bloom Period: Jul - Sep
Hauteur max: 4,0 feet
Max Width: 2,0 feet
Light Condition:
Full sun Plus de 6 heures d'ensoleillement par jour
Part shade More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Full shade Less than 2 or 3 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Moisture medium Tolerates medium soil condition
Lifespan: Annuel des plantes qui ont une durée de vie d'un an
Gardener Experience:
plant self seeding Self-seeding
Landscape Uses:
wetland garden Souhaitable dans les jardins de zone humide
rain garden Suitable for rain gardens
shoreline_rehab Suitable for shoreline rehabilitation
container suitable Suitable for container garden
school garden Suitable for school gardens
woodland garden Suitable for woodland gardens
Ecological Benefits:
Hummingbird friendly Supports hummingbirds
Bird friendly Supports birds
Tolerates:
Limestone Tolerant Tolerates limestone conditions
Juglone Tolerant Tolerates juglone conditions
Transplantation Tolerant Tolerates transplantation
Special Features and Considerations:

Seed and plant distribution status

No seeds available for this plant.
Nous acceptions les semences de cette plante

Faits intéressants

Spotted Jewelweed is commonly found in moist woodlands, stream edges, floodplains, and shady gardens. It produces bright orange, trumpet-shaped flowers from summer into fall. The succulent stems and leaves have a watery appearance, and raindrops often bead on the foliage, giving the plant its “jewel” name. It prefers moist soil but can grow in disturbed areas where moisture is available. Let it self-seed to have plants from year to year. It can form large colonies in suitable conditions. It is excellent for naturalized gardens and damp shady areas.

Plant Location

Native to Ottawa region: Oui

Distribution according to VASCAN

Distribution: Impatiens capensis
Ephemeral Native Introduced Excluded Extirpated Doubtful Absent

Thrives in Ecozones

  • Maritime de l'Atlantique
  • Plaines boréales
  • Cordillière montagnarde
  • Prairies
  • Bouclier boréal
  • Maritime du Pacifique
  • Plaines à forêts mixtes

Ecological Benefits

Butterflies Supported by Impatiens capensis

No butterfly data available for this plant.

Specialized Bees Supported by Impatiens capensis

No bee data available for this plant.

Complementary Plants

Substitute For Non-Native Plants

  • Impatiens glandulifera (Himalayan Balsam)
  • Impatiens balsamina (Impatiens Balsamina)

Sowing Information

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  • Sowing depth: Couvrir très légèrement
  • Sow anytime
  • Stratification duration: 0 days
  • Self-seeding
  • Notes: Double dormancy required. Sow promptly. Can be kept in fridge up to 2 months.

Harvesting and Seed Sharing

  • Harvest start month: August
  • Harvesting indicator:
    • Seeds easily spring away from plant when you touch the pod
  • Harvesting:
    • Utiliser la main pour détacher de la tige principale
  • Seed viability test:
    • Pas de test requis avant le don
  • Packaging measure: 1 rounded 1/4 teaspoon
  • Seed storage:
    • Garder humide et frais, dans un sac refermable au frigo, avec les graines dans du sol, du papier essuie-tout ou un filtre à café, jusqu'au don
  • Cultivar: Yes, do not donate unless you know source, and there are no known cultivars in your garden or at proximity
  • Harvesting video: Watch here

Toxicity Notes

Not known to be toxic to mammals if ingested.