Impatiens capensis

Floodplain forests, alluvial swamps, tidal swamps, freshwater tidal marshes, seeps and seepage swamps, upland depression swamps, fens, beaver ponds, ditches, and other disturbed wetlands; occasionally in mesic upland forests. Common throughout.

Dew or rain beads up on the leaves forming sparkling droplets that give rise to the common name of jewelweed.

Wildlife Value: Its flowers are attractive to Ruby Throated hummingbirds in the late summer and fall. Flowers provide nectar to pollinators from June until the first frost.