Two named flowers

Courtesy of the Connecticut Botanical Society (http://www.ct-botanical-society.org/galleries) Woodland Sunflower Helianthus divaricatus This is a very common sunflower in partly shady places. • Family: Aster (Asteraceae) • Habitat: sparse woods, dry thickets • Height: 2-6 feet • Flower size: 1-1/2 to 3 inches across • Flower color: yellow • Flowering time: July to October • Origin: native

Jewelweed (Spotted Touch-me-not) Impatiens capensis, Impatiens pallida Jewelweed is an entertaining plant. The ripe seedpods pop open at a gentle touch, hence the name touch-me-not. Water drops bead up on the leaves, and a leaf held underwater has a silver sheen. There is also a species with yellow flowers, pale touch-me-not. • Family: Balsam (Balsaminaceae) • Habitat: moist shady areas • Height: 2-5 feet • Flower size: 1 to 1/2 inches long • Flower color: orange • Flowering time: July to September • Origin: native