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fireweed

fireweed

Chamaenerion angustifolium

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 2aZone 9b

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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
Family
Onagraceae

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

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

Companion Planting

Plants well with