Fireweed (Epilobium Angustififolium)

Fireweed (Epilobium Angustififolium)

Fireweed, scientifically known as Epilobium angustifolium, a native perennial that will light up your garden with its vibrant colors and graceful appearance. Also With its tall spikes of magenta-pink flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves, this fireweed exudes a sense of beauty and elegance. So, Growing up to 3 to 7 feet tall, it forms a stunning display of blooms, creating a visual spectacle that stands out in any landscape.

Fireweed is a haven for pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with its nectar-rich flowers. It is also a pioneer plant that often grows in areas recovering from wildfires. Ideal for wildflower gardens, native plant landscapes, and naturalized areas, this hardy species thrives in well-drained soil and full sun.

Embrace the allure of Fireweed and create a pollinator-friendly haven in your garden while celebrating the vibrant beauty of these magenta-pink blooms and the wildlife it attracts.

Fun Facts:

• Botanical Name: Epilobium Angustififolium
• Height: 24-60 in
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Color: Pink
• Bloom Season: Summer/Fall
• Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Hardiness Zones: 2-7
• Colorado Native Plant
• Native Habitat: Found after fires, logging and landslides

More importantly here is what you get!

At Finding Nectar, you can purchase Fireweed (Epilobium Angustififolium) in a 4 inch pot, grown from seed, without the use of systemic pesticides, and are nurtured in living soil. We prioritize the root health of our flowers rather than forcing them to bloom, giving them the best chance to flourish in your yard within the first year.

Here is why it's important

At Finding Nectar in Arvada, Colorado, we highly value pollinators' vital role in ecosystems and food supply. Therefore, we thoughtfully select plants, like the Fireweed (Epilobium Angustififolium), to support them.

These nectar-rich and pollen-filled plants nourish bees, butterflies, and more. Its also using our pollinator-friendly species, you actively preserve essential beings and create a thriving garden. Moreover, as a dedicated nursery serving the Front Range, you can shop worry-free about climate suitability.

Join us in creating a sustainable environment for both plants and pollinators! So, choose Finding Nectar for a greener future. Act now and make a difference with Finding Nectar!