Produces pale yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers often spotted with reddish or brownish flecks.
Fruit pods are explosively dehiscent—they “pop” open when touched, flinging seeds (the origin of the other common name “Touch-me-not”).
Reproduces readily by seed, often forming dense colonies.
Visited by hummingbirds, which feed on its tubular blooms.
Provides cover for small animals in wetland understories.
The juicy stems have been traditionally used as a remedy for poison ivy rash and stings (though not a proven substitute for medical care).
Its close cousin, Orange Jewelweed, often grows side by side, creating colorful mixed colonies.
Produces pale yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers often spotted with reddish or brownish flecks.
Fruit pods are explosively dehiscent—they “pop” open when touched, flinging seeds (the origin of the other common name “Touch-me-not”).
Reproduces readily by seed, often forming dense colonies.
Visited by hummingbirds, which feed on its tubular blooms.
Provides cover for small animals in wetland understories.
The juicy stems have been traditionally used as a remedy for poison ivy rash and stings (though not a proven substitute for medical care).
Its close cousin, Orange Jewelweed, often grows side by side, creating colorful mixed colonies.
Bloom: mid-summer to early fall
Habitats: muddy borders along ponds and streams (especially in wooded areas); openings in moist deciduous woodlands; soggy thickets; swamps
Lifespan: annual
Moisture: wet to moist
Plant type (height): forb (3 to 6 feet)
Requirements: partial sun
Soil: mucky; loamy
