Fireweed

Chamaenerion angustifolium

Also known as: Great Willowherb

Plant Category: wildflowers

Light Conditions:

Sun to Part Shade

Soil Conditions:

Well Drained To Moist

Chinook Exposure:

Exposed

Size:

1-9' T & Spreading

Bloom Period:

June - September

Bloom Colour:

Pink

Growth Habit:

Very Aggressive

Spreads By:

Rhizomes & Seeds

Features:

Birds
Butterflies
Bees
Native Bees
Fragrant
Berries
Fall Color
Small Spaces

Large Spaces
Good in Containers
Long Bloom Time
Deer Resistant
Attractive Seed Heads
Edible Parts
Medicinal Properties
Posionous

This item will ship from:

Wild About Flowers

Seed Price: $4.00

Plug Price: $5.00

Seeds Per Package: 20

Please Note: Plug orders being shipped have a minimum order requirement of 8 plugs. As the Trees & Shrubs will be coming from Wright Nurseries in central Alberta and the Wildflowers, Grasses & Vines from Wild About Flowers by Okotoks, AB, both categories have a minimum order of 8 plugs for plug orders being shipped.

Description: This wildflower is a pioneer species that can get very tall; it is aggressive and spreads by rhizomes and seed. It has great presence in a large landscape and will grow in the open or in wooded areas. It is edible as a tea, in salads and more. This is a beautiful bold wildflower with showy flowers and great fall colour. Fireweed is a favourite of bees and hummingbirds.

Found in Nature: Open sites to wooded areas, often on disturbed ground.

Distribution: Foothills, Montane

Notes: Available as larger potted stock - pick up only.
Latin genus recently changed from Epilobium

Important Information: The "Bloom Period" is an indicator of the time period within which the wildflowers will bloom and does not describe the time period that a single plant will bloom. The "Sizes" listed are intended to be a general guideline to consult during plant selection. Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please contact us with any questions you may have.