As a member of the balsam family, jewelweed (Impatiens capensis) is related to the colorful impatiens garden centers sell in hanging baskets. Since jewelweed grows up to 5 feet tall, it's seldom ...

I’ve been thinking a lot about jewelweed (Impatiens capensis) after learning that its nectar is a favorite food for migrating ruby-throated hummingbirds. The timing of the southerly migration of ...

As autumn approaches, you may find the activity around your yard slowing down as many butterflies and hummingbirds migrate south for warmer winters and any surviving bees prepare for hibernation or ...

Jewelweed or touch-me-not is one of the most appealing wildflowers commonly encountered throughout Western North Carolina. Many recognize the plant from the time it appears in early spring as a pale ...

At this time in early August every year jewelweeds, our native impatiens, begin to bloom. They’re commonly called touch-me-not plants because when their fruit matures the swollen capsules explode when ...

I previously indicated I would write only about "critters," avoiding plants after misidentifying phlox in an earlier column. However, even though today's column is about plants, I will say its focus ...

Jewelweed or touch-me-not is one of the most appealing wildflowers. Many recognize the plant from the time it appears in early spring as a pale green seedling, on through the long and showy summertime ...

Q: While out driving around recently with the nice weather I noticed something I never did before. While starting up to Berry Pond at the State Forest I saw two colors of jewelweed. Does it come in ...