Epilobium Angustifolium (Fireweed) Flower Seeds – Vibrant Beauty for Your Garden

Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Epilobium angustifolium (also known as Chamerion angustifolium)
• Common Name: Fireweed, Rosebay Willowherb
• Bloom Colors: Striking pink to purple flowers
• Flower Size: Clusters of 1-2 inch delicate, four-petaled blooms
• Plant Type: Perennial wildflower
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Type: Well-draining, loamy or sandy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Upright, 3-6 feet tall, spreading via rhizomes
• Hardiness Zones: USDA zones 2-9
• Uses: Ideal for wildflower meadows, pollinator gardens, erosion control, and naturalized landscapes

Why Grow Fireweed?

• Vibrant & Showy Blooms – Adds a pop of color with its tall spikes of pink-purple flowers.
• Pollinator Magnet – Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, supporting biodiversity.
• Resilient & Hardy – Tolerates poor soils and can thrive in disturbed areas.
• Fast-Growing & Spreading – Ideal for filling large spaces or naturalized plantings.
• Medicinal & Culinary Uses – Traditionally used for herbal teas and natural remedies.
• Low Maintenance – Once established, it requires minimal care and resists most pests.

Planting & Care Instructions

Seed Sowing & Germination:

• Best Time to Plant: Fall (for natural stratification) or early spring after cold stratification.
• Stratification Required:
  • Place seeds in a damp paper towel inside a sealed plastic bag.
  • Refrigerate for 30-60 days to improve germination rates.
• Sowing Instructions:
  • Scatter seeds lightly on the soil surface; do not cover, as they need light to germinate.
  • Keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
  • Maintain temperatures around 60-70°F (15-21°C).
  • Germination occurs in 14-30 days.

Growing & Maintenance:

• Transplanting: Once seedlings are 3-4 inches tall, transplant them into their final location.
• Spacing: Plant 12-24 inches apart to allow for spreading.
• Watering: Water regularly during establishment; once mature, it is drought-tolerant.
• Fertilization: Not necessary for wildflower gardens; if needed, apply a light compost mulch in spring.
• Pruning & Deadheading:
  • Remove spent flower spikes to encourage extended blooming.
  • Cut back plants in late fall or early spring to promote new growth.
• Pest & Disease Resistance: Highly resistant to most pests and diseases, though occasional aphids may appear.

Fireweed in Your Garden

• Wildflower Meadows & Pollinator Gardens – Provides essential nectar for bees and butterflies.
• Erosion Control & Naturalization – Helps stabilize soils in disturbed areas.
• Backyard Medicine & Tea Gardens – Young leaves and shoots are edible and used in herbal preparations.
• Low-Maintenance Cottage Gardens – Adds a natural, carefree look with minimal upkeep.

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