Chamerion angustifoliumCommon Name: FireweedSynonym(s): Epilobium angustifolium | Soil: Dry-Mesic Mesic Wet-Mesic | |
Height: 3 ft - 4 ft | ||
Blooming: Jun Jul Aug |
This plant produces extremely attractive racemes of pink to magenta flowers. It occurs in a very wide range of habitats. While this species can aggressively spread via rhizomes, it also cannot tolerate taller/more robust competition and can quickly disappear. The common name references its propensity to suddenly appear en masse following wildfires.
No photos are currently available for Chamerion angustifolium. Although we strive to post our own photos of every species offered, we are still missing a few. We suggest either googling for images of this specis or please visit the USDA PLANTS Database for photos/drawings and further information.