Epilobium angustifolium subsp. angustifolium
Epilobium angustifolium subsp. angustifolium
Fireweed is a vigorous, fast-spreading native wildflower renowned for its stunning magenta-pink flower spikes that bloom from midsummer into early autumn. It thrives in disturbed or open sites with partial to full sun and average moisture, spreading readily by wind-dispersed seeds and rhizomes. Plant in naturalized gardens or wild areas where its spreading habit is welcome, and enjoy its value to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
18″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
24″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately; Keep Soil Evenly Moist During Active Growth But Allow Slight Drying Between Waterings
Soil pH
4.8 – 7
Temperature
-10° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
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