Fireweed Seeds - Chamaenerion Angustifolium - Perennial & Medicinal
Quantity: 50 seeds
Fireweed, aka Willowherb or Chamaenerion Angustifolium, is a perennial herb in the Evening Primrose family, Onagraceae. It originates in Europe and North America, and is hardy to zone 3. The plants can grow to 6 feet tall, and are in bloom from July to September. All aerial parts of the plant can be consumed, but the best part is the young shoots that emerge in the spring; they can be cooked and eaten like asparagus. Fireweed is also said to have medicinal benefits as it has antispasmodic, astringent, tonic, and hypnotic qualities. The plants can spread by both seed and rhizome, so it is important to manage or plant in it's own space. The plants are also great at stopping soil erosion, and the flowers attract a wide range of beneficial pollinators including butterflies and hummingbirds.
All seeds are organic and open pollinated.
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Growing Instructions
Sow Fireweed Indoors a few weeks before last frost, up to high summer to give the roots enough time to establish as a perennial. Indoor sowing isn't necessary, as it germinates readily in the earth, but they can be started in pots as well. The plants thrive best in full sun, but will also produce a decent harvest when grown in partial shade. It prefers loamy or sandy soils, and doesn’t seem to be particular to PH, but does like the soil to be free draining of water, but quite moist at all times. These plants are heat, deer, and pest resistant, and can provide one with high quality food and medicine for many years.