yellow impatiens

Annie · Post by **Annie** » Jun 02, 2005 10:56 am

This is the first time I have ever seen these. Only got one plant, should have gotten more! They are pretty cool.

Snow · Post by **Snow** » Jun 02, 2005 1:49 pm

That's unusual looking - the bloom

I would love some pale yellow impatiens - hopefully they are soon to come.

Tigger · Post by **Tigger** » Jun 17, 2005 10:34 am

Where's Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) when you need her? That thing looks positively other-worldly!

Is the plant well-behaved?

Old earth dog · Post by **Old earth dog** » Jun 18, 2005 12:22 am

The flower form reminds me of the wildflower, Spotted Jewel Weed. Also in the impatiens family.

madmama · Post by **madmama** » Jun 18, 2005 9:24 am

Burpee carries these seeds. They call it Blondie, there is also a taller version called African Queen. They call them African Impatiens. From the pictures they remind me more of a Balsam rather then Impatiens. Maybe I’ll have to get some seed next year and give them a try. I love trying new things.

OED, did you know that they use Spotted Jewel Weed for relief from Poison Ivy and other skin disorders. Never talked to anyone that has tried it so I don’t know if it really works.

Old earth dog · Post by **Old earth dog** » Jun 19, 2005 1:23 am

I have heard that. Your supposed to crush the jewlweed leaves, stems, etc and rub it on the exposed areas. Never tried it. Never seemd to find the Jewel weed when I was in the poison Ivy. Sure ain't gonna go outta my way to put it to the test either.

It's also supposed to relieve stinging nettle

. That's another one I ain't gonna make any extra effort to test.

PeggyB · Post by **PeggyB** » Jun 27, 2005 1:26 am

I've heard about the yellow Impatiens but hadn't seen them until last week! I didn't buy any but am thinking I may go back tomorrow and save one or three!

I'll do my best to over-winter them. They're for sure on the pricey side for even a premium annual.