Impatiens pallida | Yellow Jewelweed | 10 Seeds

Impatiens pallida, commonly known as Pale Jewelweed or Yellow Jewelweed, is an annual herbaceous plant native to moist, shaded woodlands and stream banks in North America. It typically grows to a height of 0.5 to 1.5 meters (1.5 to 5 feet) with succulent, translucent stems that are smooth and often have a reddish hue at the base. The leaves are ovate to elliptical, with toothed edges, and are alternately arranged along the stems. They have a soft, slightly hairy texture and a light green color. The plant’s flowers are a distinguishing feature, with pale yellow, funnel-shaped blossoms that are about 2-3 cm (0.8-1.2 inches) long. Each flower has a curved nectar spur at the back and reddish spots near the throat, making it attractive to pollinators like bees and hummingbirds. Flowering occurs from mid-summer to early fall. After flowering, Impatiens pallida produces seed capsules that burst open when touched, a characteristic mechanism known as explosive dehiscence, which aids in seed dis