Characteristics

Life cycle Annual

Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade

Water requirement Moist

Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)

Height 1.2

Layer Herbs

Edible True

Edible parts Leaves, Seed, Stem

Propagation method Seed - direct sow

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impatiens_capensis

Growth Fast

Family Balsaminaceae

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Alternate name orange jewelweed, Common jewelweed, Spotted jewelweed, Orange balsam

Native to Eastern north america

Warning Weed potential

Medicinal True

Medicinal parts Stems, Leaves

Soil pH 5.6-6.5

Root type Tap

Root depth Shallow

Germination temperature 24°c (75°f)

Tags

Jewelweed
Impatiens capensis

Impatiens capensis in upstate New York, September 2020 — 🔗 Impatiens capensis in upstate New York, September 2020

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Life cycle

Annual

Light requirement

Full sun, Partial sun/shade

Water requirement

Moist

Layer

Herbs

Description

Impatiens noli-tangere is an alternate species native to Europe and Asia.

Weed potential where it is not native.

Eating too much is not recommended as the plant contains calcium oxalate crystals.

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