{"id":5450,"date":"2023-07-24T08:34:29","date_gmt":"2023-07-24T08:34:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thepondineer.com\/?p=5450"},"modified":"2024-04-08T13:59:20","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T13:59:20","slug":"growing-jewelweed-a-native-beauty-for-your-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepondineer.com\/growing-jewelweed-a-native-beauty-for-your-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"Growing Jewelweed: A Native Beauty For Your Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Jewelweed, with its vibrant orange flowers and raindrop-shaped leaves, is a captivating addition to any garden. This native plant, also known as spotted touch-me-not <\/em><\/strong>and orange balsam, belongs to the Balsam family and is often mistaken for Impatiens walleriana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jewelweed’s alluring appearance and ability to attract pollinators like hummingbirds and bumblebees make it an excellent choice for garden enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Violet flower of Impatiens balsamina, garden balsam jewelweed touch-me-not plant, isolated on white<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Thriving in moist soil and shade, jewelweed is especially well-suited for canopied forests and wetland areas. It forms large colonies and can suppress the growth of other plants, yet it is not considered invasive. Additionally, jewelweed has a rich history of medicinal use by Native Americans, who utilized its sap as an antidote for hives and a treatment for athlete’s foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to Get Jewelweed Seeds?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jewelweed seeds can be purchased from some online seed retailers or at native plant nurseries. Look for sellers who specify “Impatiens capensis” or “spotted jewelweed” to ensure you’re getting the right variety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since jewelweed readily self-sows, seeds may not always be widely available. If you find seeds, check the collection date, opting for seeds harvested within the last year for best germination rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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