Fireweed (Chamaenerion angustifolium): Bundle of 10

$14.00

Fireweed is a perennial that often appears naturally in open and disturbed areas. It can grow up to 9 feet tall and is known for its large purplish-pink inflorescence.

Sold as bareroot seedlings.

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Description

Sold as bareroot seedlings.

At a Glance: Fireweed is a perennial that often appears naturally in open and disturbed areas. It can grow up to 9 feet tall and is known for its large purplish-pink inflorescence.

Leaves: Narrow, lance shaped, and alternately arranged.

Flowers: The inflorescence is bright purplish-pink terminal raceme. Each inflorescence contains many 4-petaled flowers with long pollen covered stamen and style.

Growing Conditions:

Sun/Shade Tolerance Hydrology Elevation Range
Full sun > 80%
Mostly sunny 60%-80%

Partial sun and shade 40%- 60%

Dry
Moist
Low elevation
Mid elevation

Reference:
MacKinnon, A., Pojar, J., & Alaback, P. B. (1994). Plants of the Pacific Northwest coast: Washington, Oregon, British Columbia & Alaska. Richmond, Wash: Lone Pine Publishing.

https://www.wnps.org/native-plant-directory/86:chamaenerion-angustifolium