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fireweed
Chamaenerion angustifolium
perennial☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water
A tall perennial with magenta-pink flowers arranged in dense spikes that bloom mid to late summer. Fireweed is vigorous and spreads readily, making it ideal for naturalistic gardens and disturbed areas.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2a to Zone 9bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Summer
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Northern Hemisphere, including North America and Europe
Native to: Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon, Vermont, Washington, Wyoming
Function & Care
biomass/mulchdynamic accumulatorerosion controlmedicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible
Edible Parts
leafflowershoot
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation