Jewelweed

Common Name: Jewelweed; Touch-Me-Not

Latin name: Impatiens capensis 

Bloom Time: Summer (from June until Frost)

Location: Nature Trail; Crossover between Wildflower Garden and stairs to Westminster Way

Attracts: Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Special Notes: 

1. Jewelweed name based on rain beading up on the leaves to form sparkling droplets 

2. Touch-Me-Not name based on the “spring-loaded” capsule that explodes when touched, throwing seeds up to 3 meters (3) Crushed leaves are used to treat poison ivy.