herbaceous☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 2a – Zone 9b
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
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
2–6′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Zone 2aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2a to Zone 9b
Seasonality
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
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
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
