500 Seeds Fireweed Chamaenerion angustifolium Wildflower Perennial

Fireweed (Chamaenerion angustifolium) is a hardy herbaceous perennial wildflower known for its tall, slender stems and vibrant magenta-pink flower spikes that bloom from early to late summer. A striking addition to meadows, wildflower gardens, and naturalized landscapes, it offers a bold vertical accent and attracts a wide range of pollinators to the garden.

This versatile wildflower works beautifully in informal borders, cottage gardens, and meadow plantings where its vivid blooms provide dependable seasonal color. The young shoots and leaves have traditional culinary uses, and the plant is well regarded for its rapid growth and ability to colonize open ground. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.
Species: Chamaenerion angustifolium
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained, tolerant of poor soils
Zones: 3-8
Germination: 14-30 days at 65-70F, cold stratification beneficial
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil, do not cover deeply
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Notes: Blooms in the first or second year from seed