Fireweed

Epilobium angustifolium

Also known as: Great Willowherb

Light Conditions:

Sun to Part Shade

Soil Conditions:

Well Drained To Moist

Exposure Conditions:

Exposed

Size:

1-9' T & Spreading

Bloom Period:

June - September

Bloom Colour:

Pink

Growth Habit:

Very Aggressive

Spreads By:

Rhizomes & Seeds

Features:

Long Bloom Time
Fragrant
Berries
Fall Color
Deer Resistant

Birds, Bees & Butterflies
Attractive Seed Heads
Good For Small Spaces
Good For Large Spaces
Edible/Medicinal Properties

Seed Price: $3.50

Plug Price: $4.50
"Currently Unavailable"

Description:

This wildflower can get very tall and is a rhizome spreader so it needs lots of room to grow but it has great presence in a large landscape. Fireweed is a pioneer plant often showing up on disturbed sites and will grow in the open or in wooded areas. It is edible, used as a tea, eaten in salads or prepared like asparagus. This is a beautiful bold wildflower with showy flowers and great fall color.

Found in Nature:

Open sites to wooded areas, often on disturbed ground.

Distribution:

Foothills, Montane

Notes:

Seed packages contain 20 seeds.

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.