Jewelweed
Botanical name: Impatiens
Jewelweed
Botanical name: Impatiens
Description
Jewelweed is a genus of more than 1,000 species of flowering plants, widely distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere and the tropics. plant size varies dependent of the species from five centimetres to 2.5 meters. Stems are often rooting when becoming in contact with the soil. The leaves are entire, often dentate or sinuate with extra floral nectaries. The zygomorph flowers of Impatiens are protandric. The calyx consists of five free sepals, of which one pair is oft strongly reduced. The non-paired sepal forms a flower spur producing nectar. 
Species of Jewelweed
Touch-me-nots 'Sunpatiens Spreading Carmine Red'
Touch-me-nots 'Sunpatiens Spreading Carmine Red' is a spreading impatiens cultivar with great vigor, hardiness, and disease resistance. This particular cultivar blooms masses of red flowers. It grows and spreads rapidly, so it is perfect for urban planting or large beds where good coverage is desirable. It thrives in sun or shade, in any soil type, and in most climates. In very cold areas, it is used as an annual rather than a perennial.
Touch-me-nots 'Sunpatiens Compact Hot Coral'
Forming dense mounds of bright coral flowers, touch-me-nots 'Sunpatiens Compact Hot Coral', while a perennial, is treated as an annual in garden beds, borders, containers, and window boxes. Valued for its ease of growth and stunning color, this touch-me-not cultivar offers a beautiful display from late spring until first frost.
Touch-me-nots 'Sunpatiens Spreading Pink Flash'
Touch-me-nots 'Sunpatiens Spreading Pink Flash' is a member of the SunPatiens group of copyrighted touch-me-not cultivars. This hybrid has been bred and stands out from other touch-me-nots for its unusually large flowers, which are varied shades of bright pink. These showy spring- and summer-blooming flowers make excellent garden additions for beds and borders, containers, and patios.
Touch-me-nots 'Sunpatiens Spreading Tropical Orange'
Touch-me-nots 'Sunpatiens Spreading Tropical Orange' is a member of the Sunpatiens group of unique and specially bred patent touch-me-not cultivars. This particular hybrid has two notable features that make it a highly prized garden plant. The first of these is the stunning bright orange flowers for which it is named. This outstanding garden perennial also has variegated leaves with pale green centers surrounded by a darker green exterior.
New guinea impatiens 'Infinity Orange'
New guinea impatiens 'Infinity Orange' is a cultivated plant from the balsam family. Named "Infinity Orange" for the color of its blooms, it’s a popular garden and container plant. New guinea impatiens 'Infinity Orange' was bred to produce a profusion of bright orange blooms throughout the summer. The blossoms are also what sets it apart from other plants in the genus.
Single flower balsam
Single flower balsam is a genus of more than 1,000 species of flowering plants, widely distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere and the tropics. Plant size varies dependent of the species from five centimetres to 2.5 meters. Stems are often rooting when becoming in contact with the soil. The leaves are entire, often dentate or sinuate with extra floral nectaries. The zygomorph flowers of Impatiens are protandric. The calyx consists of five free sepals, of which one pair is oft strongly reduced. The non-paired sepal forms a flower spur producing nectar.
Touch-me-nots 'Sunpatiens Compact Orchid'
Like other impatiens, touch-me-nots 'Sunpatiens Compact Orchid', while perennial, is more often grown as an annual in garden beds and borders and window-box and container gardens. This touch-me-not cultivar forms well-blooming, lavender-colored flowers that offer a striking contrast to darker green foliage. Touch-me-nots 'Sunpatiens Compact Orchid' blooms freely from late spring until the first frost.
New guinea impatiens 'Infinity Pink'
New guinea impatiens 'Infinity Pink'' is a pink cultivar of New guinea impatiens named for its infinitely vibrant blooms. It is one of the tallest cultivars of this species (reaching slightly over 30 cm). Gardeners love that this cultivar is heat tolerant and easy to grow.
Gigantic Himalayan balsam
Gigantic Himalayan balsam differs from other Himalayan Balsam by having leaves with rounded teeth, and linear rather than club-shaped fruit. This is an attractive annual plant that grows only at high Himalayan altitudes from 1800 meters to 4000 meters. You will recognize the plant by its attractive lilac and purple flowers with a large saclike lower sepal.
Touch-me-nots 'Divine White'
A cultivar of touch-me-not, touch-me-nots 'Divine White' is a dense, upright perennial that tends to form mounds of glossy foliage and pure white flowers from late spring to the first frosts of the year. It thrives in full sun, partial shade or full shade so long as it has access to moist, well-drained soil.
Touch-me-nots 'Sunpatiens Spreading Shell Pink'
Touch-me-nots 'Sunpatiens Spreading Shell Pink' is a member of the celebrated Sunpatiens group of touch-me-not hybrids bred for their consistency of color. And the color of this particular touch-me-not is indeed a vigorous shell pink. These hybrids have been bred to withstand excess humidity, heat, and rain, so they are an excellent and easy-to-grow source of garden color.
Impatiens furcillata
Impatiens furcillata is a genus of more than 1,000 species of flowering plants, widely distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere and the tropics. Plant size varies dependent of the species from five centimetres to 2.5 meters. Stems are often rooting when becoming in contact with the soil. The leaves are entire, often dentate or sinuate with extra floral nectaries. The zygomorph flowers of Impatiens are protandric. The calyx consists of five free sepals, of which one pair is oft strongly reduced. The non-paired sepal forms a flower spur producing nectar.
Poor man's rhododendron
Poor man's rhododendron (Impatiens sodenii) is a perennial subshrub that flowers year-round. The stems are woody at their base, but become succulent higher up. Though originally hailing from Tanzania and Kenya, it has been cultivated all over the world for ornamental purposes, becoming naturalized in Australia and weedy in New Zealand.
New guinea impatiens 'Infinity Salmon'
New guinea impatiens 'Infinity Salmon' is a great choice for shady spots, with salmon-pink petals and dark green foliage that stands out in any garden. This plant is a reliable bloomer and attracts pollinators. Interestingly, new guinea impatiens 'Infinity Salmon' were first discovered in the 19th century by a Dutch botanist who stole seeds from a Papua New Guinea garden and brought them back to Europe.
Impatiens textorii
Impatiens textorii is a purple flower herb that attracts Bombus, Rhingia, and Marmalade hoverflies. Native to east Asia, it has been classified as an invasive plant on the Pukeiti Trust grounds in New Plymouth.
Touch-me-not balsam
Touch-me-not balsam (Impatiens noli-tangere) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. The latin name Impatiens noli-tangere means "do not touch." This plant spreads its seeds through pods that actively explode, scattering seeds.
Yellow jewelweed
Yellow jewelweed (Impatiens pallida) is a plant species that grows in Canada and the United States in wet soils. Yellow jewelweed blooms during midsummer and through the fall. Its flowers are almost completely pollinated by bees, which are attracted to their nectar.
Touch-me-nots 'Sunpatiens Spreading Clear White'
Touch-me-nots 'Sunpatiens Spreading Clear White' is a genus of more than 1,000 species of flowering plants, widely distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere and the tropics. Plant size varies dependent of the species from five centimetres to 2.5 meters. Stems are often rooting when becoming in contact with the soil. The leaves are entire, often dentate or sinuate with extra floral nectaries. The zygomorph flowers of Impatiens are protandric. The calyx consists of five free sepals, of which one pair is oft strongly reduced. The non-paired sepal forms a flower spur producing nectar.
Touch-me-nots 'Sunpatiens Spreading Variegated White'
True to its name, touch-me-nots 'Sunpatiens Spreading Variegated White' has deep green leaves with striking yellow bands as well as white flowers. It prefers full sun and easily withstands hot conditions, making it versatile and a good choice for beds, borders, and containers. This cultivar is derived from two proprietary Impatiens x hybrida parent plants.
Touch-me-nots 'Infinity Light Purple'
Touch-me-nots 'Infinity Light Purple' is a genus of more than 1,000 species of flowering plants, widely distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere and the tropics. Plant size varies dependent of the species from five centimetres to 2.5 meters. Stems are often rooting when becoming in contact with the soil. The leaves are entire, often dentate or sinuate with extra floral nectaries. The zygomorph flowers of Impatiens are protandric. The calyx consists of five free sepals, of which one pair is oft strongly reduced. The non-paired sepal forms a flower spur producing nectar.
New guinea impatiens 'Divine Violet'
This cultivar was created from the impatiens plant for its bright, eye-catching colors. The new guinea impatiens 'Divine Violet' has a bright violet bloom with pointed, dark green leaves. Its dense, mounded form allows it to blend easily into many different kinds of gardens, with the brighter coloring offering an added bonus.
Touch-me-nots 'Sunpatiens Compact Orange'
A cultivar of touch-me-not, touch-me-nots 'Sunpatiens Compact Orange' is a dense, mound-forming perennial bred for its eponymous red-orange blooms. It is considered especially desirable for window boxes and hanging baskets. This cultivar is a recipient of the prestigious "Award of Garden Merit" of the UK's Royal Horticultural Society.
New guinea impatiens 'Infinity Red'
New guinea impatiens 'Infinity Red' is a compact variety of New Guinea impatiens that is easy to care for. It is named for its large quantities of bright red flowers. Gardeners like this cultivar as it blooms throughout the season, providing an easily maintained but attractive option for container gardening in window boxes or baskets.
New guinea impatiens 'Sunpatiens Compact Royal Magenta'
New guinea impatiens 'Sunpatiens Compact Royal Magenta' have bigger flowers than their counterparts. As hybrids of Impatiens line ‘NH-248-13H’ and Impatiens line ‘NH-312-36KH,’ they are similar to the standard New Guinea impatiens but have a deep magenta color. Sunpatiens® is a registered trademark, with "magenta" as a reference to its true color. Tremendously easy to grow and sun-loving, this is a popular choice for horticulturalists.
Touch-me-nots 'Sunpatiens Compact Deep Rose'
Touch-me-nots 'Sunpatiens Compact Deep Rose' is a touch-me-not cultivar named for its compact habit and deep red flowers. It blooms profusely over a relatively small plant, so it is ideal for pots and containers where it can be seen in full from all sides. This is part of the Sunpatiens Series, which are bred to be mildew-resistant, hardy, and low-maintenance.
Busy lizzie 'Rockapulco White'
Busy lizzie 'Rockapulco White' has double flowers that are quite different from the single flowers of the parent Busy lizzie plant. It is a member of the trademarked Rockapulco family of busy lizzie cultivars, with glorious white rose-shaped flowers that give rise to its name(Busy lizzie 'Rockapulco White'). These flowers offer huge ornamental appeal.
New guinea impatiens 'Infinity White'
New guinea impatiens 'Infinity White' captivates with its stunning pure white blooms that contrast beautifully with vivid green leaves. A prolific bloomer, it adds a bright spot to shady garden beds, borders, and containers. Beware, though, as its sap can cause skin irritation and it is toxic to pets.
Spotted touch-me-not
The spotted touch-me-not is a wildflower that is native to North America with bright orange flowers that have darker orange or red spots. The spotted touch-me-not gets its “touch me not” name because when seed pods are mature, the lightest touch caused them to expel their seeds in a reaction called dehiscence.
Garden balsam
Garden balsam has been a favorite for European gardens since the Victorian era, although its flatter-flowered cousin has become increasingly more popular. The garden balsam attracts pollinators as well as nectar-feeding birds. The genus name, "Impatiens," which means, "impatient," references the plant's tendency to explosively throw its seeds away from itself.
New guinea impatiens
New guinea impatiens (Impatiens hawkeri) is a flowering plant native to Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. New guinea impatiens is commonly cultivated as a garden plant, especially in nurseries. New guinea impatiens is often bred with other species to improve its ability to withstand droughts.
Balfour's touch-me-not
Balfour's touch-me-not (Impatiens balfourii) is an annual herb that is native to the Himalayas but has become naturalized in parts of Europe and North America. It grows best in moist, cool habitats near riverbanks and roadsides. The genus name is a reference to the plant’s seed capsules which, when ripe, will burst open at the slightest touch.
Small balsam
Small balsam (Impatiens parviflora) is a species of spindly herb that tolerates a variety of soils as long as it is kept damp and out of direct sunlight. Small balsam absorbs more minerals into its structure than most comparable plants. The seed capsules open explosively to propel seeds away from the parent plant.
Himalayan balsam
Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) is a flowering annual plant found natively in the Himalayan mountains. It is an attractive ornamental plant but has become an invasive species in North America due to humans transiting. In order to remove the invasive species, the plant must be cut out by its roots.
Busy lizzie
The long-lasting blooms of busy lizzie are a riot of color. The flowers generally range from vibrant purple to orange. Some of the flowers are used for hair coloring and dyes. Its genus name, Impatiens, comes from the word "impatiens" or "impatient" in Latin because the seed pods are often in a rush to open up.
Impatiens hochstetteri
Impatiens hochstetteri is a genus of more than 1,000 species of flowering plants, widely distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere and the tropics. Plant size varies dependent of the species from five centimetres to 2.5 meters. Stems are often rooting when becoming in contact with the soil. The leaves are entire, often dentate or sinuate with extra floral nectaries. The zygomorph flowers of Impatiens are protandric. The calyx consists of five free sepals, of which one pair is oft strongly reduced. The non-paired sepal forms a flower spur producing nectar.
Scientific Classification
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