Wikimedia Commons
Onagraceae
Fireweed
Chamaenerion angustifolium
Recovery and new beginnings.
- Family
- Onagraceae
- Genus
- Chamaenerion
- Native to
- Northern Hemisphere, North America, Europe, Asia
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Type
- Perennial herb
- Height
- 50-200 cm
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, adaptable
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 2-7
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Fireweed is one of the first plants to colonize areas after a wildfire, hence its name.
- It covered the bomb sites in London during World War II, becoming a symbol of resilience.
- Fireweed honey is highly prized for its delicate, light flavor.
- In Alaska, the progression of fireweed blooming up the stalk signals the approach of autumn.
- Young fireweed shoots can be eaten like asparagus and were a traditional food source for many indigenous peoples.
Color meanings
0
Recovery
1
Resilience
2
New growth