JewelweedImpatiens capensis
a.k.a. Spotted Touch-me-not
Annual herb that grows 3-5' tall in wet areas. An annual that can be used to revegetate an area quickly. It is an important nectar source. Plants only live one year.
USDA symbol: IMCA
General Information
| Plant Type | Forb |
|---|---|
| Height | 2 to 5 feet |
| Light Exposure | Sun, Part Sun, Shade |
| Soil Moisture | Medium, Wet |
| Bloom Color | Yellow, Red, Orange |
Tolerances
| Flooding / Inundation Tolerance | High |
|---|---|
| General Resilience | 5 |
| Salt Tolerance | None |
| Stress Tolerance | Fire Tolerant, General Disturbance |
Pollinator Value: Very High
| Bloom Months | July to September |
|---|---|
| Pollinator Benefit | Insect Pollinated, Provides Nectar, Supports Specialists |
Project Planning
| Project Type | Restoration |
|---|---|
| Coefficient of Conservatism | 3 |
| Herbivore Sensitivity | Low |
| Lifespan | Annual |
| Rate of Spread | Slow |
| Soil Stabilization | Deep |
| Vegetative Reproduction | Absent |
Range
| County | Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Nicollet, Nobles, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Redwood, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright |
|---|---|
| Ecoregion | Driftless Area, Lake Agassiz Plain, North Central Hardwood Forests, Northern Glaciated Plains, Northern Lakes and Forests, Northern Minnesota Wetlands, Western Cornbelt Plains |
| Approximate Eco Province | Eastern Broadleaf Forest, Laurentian Mixed Forest, Prairie Parkland, Tallgrass Aspen Parklands |