Jewelweed
Impatiens pallida
Last reviewed: June 2026
Jewelweed (Impatiens pallida) is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs or cats (aspca.org, last reviewed 2026-05-21). If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
part shade
Water
high
Size
24"–60" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, AR, CT, DE and 29 more states
Pollinators
bees, hummingbirds
Jewelweed is a tall annual wildflower with succulent stems and bright yellow spotted flowers that bloom from summer through fall. It thrives in moist, shaded areas and self-seeds readily, often forming colonies in wet soils. The plant has a somewhat loose, informal growth habit that works well in naturalized gardens.
In an HOA neighborhood
Jewelweed takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: high. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Tall informal growth appears weedy to many
- Self-seeds aggressively and can spread beyond intended areas
- Dies back messily in fall leaving bare patches
Wildlife value
The tubular flowers are particularly attractive to hummingbirds and native bees. The plant also serves as a host for several butterfly species and provides seeds for birds in late summer.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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