Fireweed (Chamaenerion angustifolium)

Fireweed (Chamaenerion angustifolium)

Plant Details

USDA Zones: 2-7

Germination Needs: 60 Days Cold Stratification, Seed is very small and likes soil contact and a view of the light to germinate. Surface sow and do not cover with more than a dusting if any soil. Keep moist until germination but not soaking, if growing in trays water from the bottom only.

Life Cycle: Perennial

Sun Exposure: Full to Partial

Soil Moisture: Medium-Wet, Medium, Medium-Dry

Plant Spacing: 1-2 feet

Height: 4 feet

Bloom time: July, August

Bloom Color: Pink

Advantages

Pollinator Favorite: butterflies, moths, bees, wasps, beetles

Bird Favorite: seeds, insects, fruit, nectar, nesting, perchs.

Deer Resistant: Yes

Excellent in the home landscape!

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Packet quantities:

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