Yellow Jewelweed
Impatiens pallida
Balsaminaceae
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Annual
Native distribution
Native to the Finger Lakes Region
Cultivation
Wet to moist, but not too dry. Adaptable to different soil types.
Propagation
Annual. Keep seeds moist. Sow immediately.
Wildlife value
Important nectar plant for insects.
Location
Mundy Wildflower Garden, Edwards Lake Cliffs Preserve, McLean Bogs, Eames Bog
Special characteristics
Best known for the fruits, capsules, which open explosively when touched.
Status
L4|S5|G5