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Spotted Touch Me Not Seeds

Impatiens capensis

5.00 (6 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
  • REVIEWS

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: To break its dormancy this spotted touch me not seed needs a period of cold moisture, a period of warm moisture, followed by another period of cold moisture.

Growing: Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. While the seedlings are still developing, remove competing weeds. This plant self-sows and often forms large colonies in the wild.

Harvesting: These blossoms do not perform well as cut flowers, and are best enjoyed in the garden.

Seed Saving: Because these ripe seed pods explode when touched, the Impatiens Capensis seeds can be challenging to collect. Bagging the pods with small circles of fabric before they ripen can be an effective way to catch the seed. Alternatively, the entire plant can be repeatedly shaken over a container to cause the ripe pods to release the seeds. Clean the spotted touch me not seeds as well as possible, then store them in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Spotted Touch-me-not, Spotted Jewelweed, Spotted Touch-me-not, Wild-Touch-Me-Not, Touch-Me-Not

Latin Name: Impatiens capensis

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Annual

USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

US Regions: Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 4,900

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 12 Weeks, then Warm/Wet for 12 Weeks - Repeat

Germination Ease: Stratify 24 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun, Shade

Height: 40 Inches

Color: Orange

Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Spotted Touch Me Not Seeds 5.0
Review By Shawn

Not worth the price

I ordered spotted touch me nots....first delivery came and it had been ran over by a forklift, seeds worthless....they re shipped and they were put down right away....no germination on these seeds....I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND....I GUES I'LL HAVE TO ORDER FROM CHINA TO GET WHAT I NEED

Hello, I'm sorry to hear of the difficulty. These seeds cannot be planted right away but you need to follow the instructions on how to break dormancy. We will be happy to ship you another packet if you would like to try again.

Spotted Touch Me Not Seeds 5.0
Review By Myra

Touch me not

Speedy service and good products along with hard to find seeds make for an awesome shopping experience Thanks so very much Myra

Spotted Touch Me Not Seeds 5.0
Review By Emma

Arrived quickly

Have not planted yet but arrived quickly and seem good quality packaging.

Spotted Touch Me Not Seeds 5.0
Review By Jaqie

Seeds

Ordered a pack of Jewelweed seeds. Shopping was easy and shipping was fast.

Spotted Touch Me Not Seeds 5.0
Review By Michael

first time buyer

Fast shipping.

Spotted Touch Me Not Seeds 5.0
Review By Timothy Cogswell

Awesome!

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~25 Seeds) $3.75 Notify Me
1/64 Oz Mylar (0.44g) $7.96 Notify Me
1/16 Oz Mylar (1.77g) $14.40 Notify Me
1/4 Oz Mylar (7.09g) $42.00 Notify Me
1 Oz Mylar (~4,900 Seeds) $120.00 Notify Me
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DESCRIPTION

Also known as Jewelweed, this native wildflower is valued for its legendary healing qualities. These unique orange flowers dangle from fragile stems, and the ripe seedpods explode upon touch. It is often found growing in wet areas in the wild and can be a little tricky to germinate.
The first written record of this native American species comes from Dr. Nicolaas Meerburgh's rare mid-eighteenth century botanical work Pictures of Rare Plants, in which he described and illustrated then little-known species of plants. The genus name "Impatiens" comes from the plant's "impatient" habit of forcibly expelling its seeds from their pods. The species name "capensis" comes from the mistaken idea that this plant originated near the southernmost tip of Africa, the Cape of Good Hope. Because of its legendary healing qualities, this plant has a prominent place in folk medicine as a treatment for poison ivy, bug bites, rashes, and other skin complaints.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: To break its dormancy this spotted touch me not seed needs a period of cold moisture, a period of warm moisture, followed by another period of cold moisture.

Growing: Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. While the seedlings are still developing, remove competing weeds. This plant self-sows and often forms large colonies in the wild.

Harvesting: These blossoms do not perform well as cut flowers, and are best enjoyed in the garden.

Seed Saving: Because these ripe seed pods explode when touched, the Impatiens Capensis seeds can be challenging to collect. Bagging the pods with small circles of fabric before they ripen can be an effective way to catch the seed. Alternatively, the entire plant can be repeatedly shaken over a container to cause the ripe pods to release the seeds. Clean the spotted touch me not seeds as well as possible, then store them in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Spotted Touch-me-not, Spotted Jewelweed, Spotted Touch-me-not, Wild-Touch-Me-Not, Touch-Me-Not

Latin Name: Impatiens capensis

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Annual

USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

US Regions: Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 4,900

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 12 Weeks, then Warm/Wet for 12 Weeks - Repeat

Germination Ease: Stratify 24 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun, Shade

Height: 40 Inches

Color: Orange

Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 6 reviews
5.0

Review By Shawn

Not worth the price

I ordered spotted touch me nots....first delivery came and it had been ran over by a forklift, seeds worthless....they re shipped and they were put down right away....no germination on these seeds....I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND....I GUES I'LL HAVE TO ORDER FROM CHINA TO GET WHAT I NEED

Hello, I'm sorry to hear of the difficulty. These seeds cannot be planted right away but you need to follow the instructions on how to break dormancy. We will be happy to ship you another packet if you would like to try again.

5.0

Review By Myra

Touch me not

Speedy service and good products along with hard to find seeds make for an awesome shopping experience Thanks so very much Myra

5.0

Review By Emma

Arrived quickly

Have not planted yet but arrived quickly and seem good quality packaging.

5.0

Review By Jaqie

Seeds

Ordered a pack of Jewelweed seeds. Shopping was easy and shipping was fast.

5.0

Review By Michael

first time buyer

Fast shipping.

5.0

Review By Timothy Cogswell

Awesome!