Fireweed gets its name because it’s often one of the first plants to colonize areas after wildfires, helping stabilize soil and restore habitats.
Its nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it a key species for pollinator conservation.
Has an extensive rhizome system, allowing it to spread quickly and survive in poor soils, including disturbed or burned sites.
Provides nectar for pollinators and seed fluff for bird nesting material, supporting diverse wildlife.
Its presence often signals early stages of ecosystem recovery, making it a symbol of resilience and renewal.
Fireweed gets its name because it’s often one of the first plants to colonize areas after wildfires, helping stabilize soil and restore habitats.
Its nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it a key species for pollinator conservation.
Has an extensive rhizome system, allowing it to spread quickly and survive in poor soils, including disturbed or burned sites.
Provides nectar for pollinators and seed fluff for bird nesting material, supporting diverse wildlife.
Its presence often signals early stages of ecosystem recovery, making it a symbol of resilience and renewal.
Bloom: early to late summer
Habitats: areas where trees and brush have been removed by fire; damp ravines; moist sedge meadows; remnant bogs; sandy marshes near dunes; woodland borders
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: moist
Plant type (height): forb (2 to 5 feet)
Requirements: full sun to partial sun
Soil: soil with abundant organic material with or without sand
