Chamaenerion angustifolium (Fireweed)
Fireweed is a great pioneer species for revegetation projects or as a tall focal point in a sunny landscape. It"s easy to establish from just a few mother plants. Along with Pearly Everlasting, Fireweed was among the very first species to return to the thin soils and harsh conditions of the blast zone of Mt. St. Helens following its 1980 eruption.
Fireweed"s bold magenta flower spikes are held aloft by striking red stalks, emerging from its long, lance-shaped leaves.
This herbaceous perennial grows to 3-8 ft. tall with a spreading habit, growing from rhizome-like roots to quickly colonize disturbed, open sites. It requires full to partial sun and no watering once established.
Fireweed is a great pioneer species for revegetation projects or as a tall focal point in a sunny landscape. It"s easy to establish from just a few mother plants. Along with Pearly Everlasting, Fireweed was among the very first species to return to the thin soils and harsh conditions of the blast zone of Mt. St. Helens following its 1980 eruption.
Fireweed"s bold magenta flower spikes are held aloft by striking red stalks, emerging from its long, lance-shaped leaves.
This herbaceous perennial grows to 3-8 ft. tall with a spreading habit, growing from rhizome-like roots to quickly colonize disturbed, open sites. It requires full to partial sun and no watering once established.
Fireweed is a great pioneer species for revegetation projects or as a tall focal point in a sunny landscape. It"s easy to establish from just a few mother plants. Along with Pearly Everlasting, Fireweed was among the very first species to return to the thin soils and harsh conditions of the blast zone of Mt. St. Helens following its 1980 eruption.
Fireweed"s bold magenta flower spikes are held aloft by striking red stalks, emerging from its long, lance-shaped leaves.
This herbaceous perennial grows to 3-8 ft. tall with a spreading habit, growing from rhizome-like roots to quickly colonize disturbed, open sites. It requires full to partial sun and no watering once established.