Where Is Jewelweed Native

Impatiens capensis, the orange jewelweed, common jewelweed, spotted jewelweed, jewelweed , or orange balsam, is an annual plant which is native to North America. It is common in bottomland soils, ditches, and along creeks, often growing side by side with its less common relative, yellow jewelweed (I. pallida).

Can I grow jewelweed?

The jewelweed is considered an easy plant to grow and will require little hands-on care once it’s established, providing it’s planted in an area where the soil remains moist.

Can you eat Touch-me-not?

Jewelweed produces seed pods that harmlessly explode when touched, sending the seeds flying through the air, which explains why it’s also known as the touch-me-not plant. You can safely eat these small seeds, which taste similar to walnuts.