Minimum number of seed: 10,052 seeds per 1 gram
Chamerion angustifolium
Native Species
Ecoregions: 15 - 17 (Level III)
Natural Habitat: Disturbed sites such as roadsides, clearcuts, burned areas, and meadows
Life Cycle: Perennial
Rhizomatous: Yes
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Bloom Time: Summer to early fall
Bloom Color: Pink to purple
Height: 2 - 5 ft
Elevation Range: 200 - 7,000 feet
Cold Hardiness: Zones 2 - 7
Soil Preference: Prefers well-drained, loamy or sandy soils
Alkali/ Saline Soil Tolerance: Tolerates slightly alkaline soils, but not highly saline conditions
Minimum Annual Precip: 15-30 in
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Disturbance: Fireweed is one of the first plants to colonize disturbed areas after a fire. Although there may be many plants above the surface, additional corms lie dormant beneath the soil, awaiting the next fire to stimulate growth.
Potential Pests/ Disease: Susceptible to aphids, root rot, and rusts
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Wildlife Value:
- Pollinator species
- Food and habitat for small mammals and birds
