River Beauty

Chamaenerion latifolium

Also known as: Alpine Fireweed, Broad-leaved Willowherb

Plant Category: wildflowers

Light Conditions:

Sun

Soil Conditions:

Well Drained, Gravelly

Chinook Exposure:

Moderate

Size:

12-18" T & 12-20" W

Bloom Period:

June - September

Bloom Colour:

Pink

Growth Habit:

Fast to Aggressive

Spreads By:

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
"Currently Unavailable"

Plug Price: $6.25

Seeds Per Package: N/A

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 Fireweed is smaller and less aggressive than its more common cousin and it is said to be better tasting as well. Flowers and buds can be added to salads and young leaves cooked like spinach. It is a pioneer species often showing up on disturbed sites after floods. Its smaller size and the fact that it does not spread by rhizomes makes it a better choice for urban gardens. Fireweed is a great choice for attracting hummingbirds and native bees to your yard.

Found in Nature: Along stream banks and gravelly flood plains.

Distribution: Northern Hemisphere

Notes: Potted stock available for pick-up only.
Genus name 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.