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Impatiens capensis

Family Balsaminaceae
Plant Type annual
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level medium
Height 0.6 - 1.5 m (2 - 5 ft)
Spread 45 - 75 cm (1.5 - 2.5 ft)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The annual Impatiens capensis (jewelweed) bears showy and pastel yellow blossoms during early summer to early autumn. The foliage is greyish green in colour.
Typical Uses Annual, bog and woodland.
Special Characteristics Birds, hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to Impatiens capensis .
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.