Fireweed (Chamerion angustifolium) | $5.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Native to North America • USDA Growing Zones: 2-7 • Height: 4-6 feet • Spread: 2-3 feet
🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Mid-summer to fall • Colors: Bright magenta-pink • Flower Type: Tall spikes of showy blooms • Bloom Period: July-September
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun to partial shade • Water: Moderate • Soil: Adaptable, well-draining • Spacing: 24-36 inches apart
🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Hummingbirds: Major attractor • Native Bees: Excellent nectar source • Butterflies: Nectar plant • Moths: Night pollinator
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Cut back old growth • Summer: Support tall stems if needed • Fall: Collect seeds if desired • Winter: Dies back completely
🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:
Goldenrod
Joe Pye Weed
Native Grasses
Asters
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Pioneer species • Spreads by rhizomes • Edible young shoots • Natural soil stabilizer • Dramatic vertical accent
💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides at our Arvada, Colorado nursery. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.
🌿 Planting Tips: Consider space needs as plant can spread. Excellent for naturalizing and meadow gardens.