Birds attracted to Jewelweed

Impatiens capensis

Native to North America

STATE DISTRIBUTION (USDA): AL, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV

CANADIAN DISTRIBUTION: NB, NL, NS, ON, PE, SK

Jewelweed Identification and Relationship with Birds

An annual ranging from 2 to 4 feet in height, Jewelweed blooms orange, cornucopia-shaped flowers in wild habitats through the United States. The nectar-rich flowers are a favorite of hummingbirds. They will also attract insects, which in turn attract insectivorous birds.  

Birds Most Commonly Attracted to Jewelweed

• Insectivorous Birds
• Ruby-Throated Hummingbird