While hummingbirds might be the most spectacular visitors, jewelweed supports an entire suburban ecosystem. Its flowers attract native bees and butterflies, while the seeds feed songbirds in fall.

I’ve been thinking a lot about jewelweed (Impatiens capensis) after learning that its nectar is a favorite food for migrating ruby-throated hummingbirds. The timing of the southerly migration of ...

Penn’s Woods: Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors Jewelweed flowering, plus threats to oaks and turkey poults | Lehigh Valley Nature Watch Published: Aug. 03, 2024, 7:00 a.m.

Jewelweed has very shallow roots that are adapted to wet soil conditions; look for the 2- to 5-foot-tall plants along streams, ponds, ditches, marshes and other low-lying areas where water collects.

Jewelweed or touch-me-not is one of the most appealing wildflowers commonly encountered throughout Western North Carolina. Many recognize the plant from the time it appears in early spring as a ...

Jewelweed’s medicinal uses are well-known by many traditional cultures. You, too, can take advantage of this healing plant with this poison ivy soap recipe. And luckily, jewelweed identification ...

A less-common cousin of spotted jewelweed is the yellow touch-me-not, which occurs mostly in the mountains. IN THE SKY: From David Dundee, Tellus Science Museum astronomer: The South Delta ...

I’ve been thinking a lot about jewelweed (Impatiens capensis) after learning that its nectar is a favorite food for migrating ruby-throated hummingbirds. The timing of the southerly migration of ...