Jewelweed Seeds - Flower Plant for Home Gardens

Jewelweed, botanically known as Impatiens capensis, is an annual flowering plant adapted to moist and shaded environments. It develops a branching, upright growth habit with soft green stems and oval leaves, producing small orange, trumpet-shaped flowers during the growing season. This plant thrives in partial shade to full shade and performs best in consistently moist, well-drained soil. Jewelweed is commonly used in woodland gardens, naturalized areas, and near water features, where it establishes readily from seeds under suitable conditions.

Features

• Annual plant with upright, branching growth
• Produces small orange, trumpet-shaped flowers
• Suitable for woodland gardens and moist environments
• Adapted to partial to full shade conditions
• Establishes easily from seeds in moist soil

Specifications

• Scientific name: Impatiens capensis
• Common name (US): Jewelweed
• Seed type / variety: Orange flowering variety
• Growth habit: Upright annual herb
• USDA zones: 3-9
• Planting season: Spring
• Growing season: Summer to early fall
• Sowing Season:
  • Spring: March to May
• Germination time and conditions: 1-3 weeks at 15-22°C; may benefit from cold stratification
• Sunlight requirements: Partial shade to full shade
• Soil requirements: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering needs: Moderate to high, prefers consistent moisture
• Mature plant size: 60-150 cm height, 30-60 cm spread
• Plant spacing: 30-45 cm between plants