Common
name: "Fireweed"
Latin name: Epilobium angustifolium
Zone: 2
- 6
Elevation to: 9500'
Growth habit: Clump forming
Max height: 4' - 5'
Spread: 2' - 3'
Flowers: Yes, July - Sept Flower type: Racemes
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 6+
Sunshine:
Water:
Pictured: Epilobium
angustifolium
Fireweed
Perennial
Cultivation:
Plant Fireweed if full sun to partial shade in any well drained soil.
"Fireweed" is quite adaptable to most soil types and
tolerates drought extremely well. Flowers are fair for cutting.
Epilobium can become somewhat invasive. "Fireweed" can be found growing wild in the foothills
and mountains.
Propagation:
Fireweed seed can be started in a cold frame or greenhouse in early spring
and moved outdoors after danger of frost has passed. For quicker
showing purchase pre-started plants at your local Garden Center or
greenhouse. Once established Fireweed plants may be divided in early spring.
