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 |
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Full sun > 80%
Mostly sunny 60%-80%
Partial sun and shade 40%- 60% |
Dry
Moist
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Low elevation
Mid elevation
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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
