Impatiens capensis Meerb.

Spotted jewelweed, jewelweed

Similar species

	You are here Impatiens capensis	Impatiens pallida
Common Name	spotted jewelweed	yellow jewelweed
Plant	3–5′ (1–1.5 m) high, with translucent and rather fragile stems.	3–5′ (1–1.5 m) high, with translucent and rather fragile stems.
Leaves	Bluish-green, oval-shaped, with shallow teeth, about 4″ (10 cm) × 1¾″ (5 cm).	Bluish-green, oval-shaped, with shallow teeth, about 1½–3″ (3.8–7.6 cm) × ½–1¼″ (1.3–3.2 cm).
Flowers	Flowers occur in clusters of one to three. Viewed from the side, flowers are shaped a bit like a horn of plenty, yellow, with two large lower petals and one upper petal, with spots or patches of red-orange. Each flower is about ¾″ (1.9 cm) in size. They may appear orange rather than yellow from the front.	Flowers occur in clusters of one to three, appearing from July to September. Viewed from the side, flowers are shaped a bit like a horn of plenty, yellow or pale yellow, with two large lower petals and one upper petal. There are usually a few red-brown spots within the throat of the flower, but none elsewhere. Each flower is about ¾″ (1.9 cm) in size.
Fruit	The seed pods, about ¾–1¼″ (1.9–3.2 cm) long, spread their seeds by drying into a spring-loaded form that pops upon contact, delighting children.	The seed pods, about ¾–1¼″ (1.9–3.2 cm) long, spread their seeds by drying into a spring-loaded form that pops upon contact.
Range/ Zones
Habitats	Moist ground, low woods, slopes, stream banks, ravines. Spotted and yellow jewelweed prefer similar habitats and are often found close to each other.	Regions that are at least seasonally wet and partially shaded, such as creek beds or damp soils. Spotted and yellow jewelweed prefer similar habitats and are often found close to each other.

Impatiens capensis description by Thomas H. Kent, not updated.

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