I’ve been thinking a lot about jewelweed (Impatiens capensis) after learning that its nectar is a favorite food for migrating ruby-throated hummingbirds. The timing of the southerly migration of ...

As a member of the balsam family, jewelweed (Impatiens capensis) is related to the colorful impatiens garden centers sell in hanging baskets. Since jewelweed grows up to 5 feet tall, it's seldom ...