Fireweed Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow fireweed seeds in late fall, mixing the tiny seed with sand if necessary to sow evenly. Since this seed needs light to germinate, press it into the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix these fireseed seeds for sale with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 60-90 days before planting; keep the soil consistently moist until germination, which usually occurs within 14-20 days.
Growing: Keep rosebay willowherb seedlings moist until they have become established. Mature plants prefer well-drained but moist soil and grow best with adequate moisture, though they also tolerate drought well. This plant adapts well to most soils. When grown from seed, this plant may not bloom until its second year of growth. It spreads quickly by means of rhizomes and its own seed and may become weedy, though seedlings can easily be removed. After several years of growth, mature plants can be divided. This plant attracts hummingbirds and bees.
Harvesting: For fresh flowers, cut long stems of flowers that have just opened and place them in water immediately; strip the leaves that will fall below the water.
Seed Saving: This plant will produce thin 3" pods that split, releasing silky white fluff with tiny seeds attached. Collect the fluff immediately, since it easily blows away on the wind. The fluff is difficult to separate from the seed, but it does not affect germination and can be planted in that condition. Store the fireweed seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Fireweed, Rosebay, Rosebay Willow Herb, Blooming Sally, Blackheart
Latin Name: Epilobium angustifolium
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast
Seeds per Ounce: 500,000
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 48 Inches
Color: Pink
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Seeeds
Very pleased
Kudos
Thank you for the speedy service and for sending to Alaska via USPS. Getting items here is challenging. I won't get to plant the seeds until the snow leaves but am excited. Fireweed is my favorite flower. We had lots of it in South Central Alaska but not too much here in the Alaska panhandle.
Great!
These seed are tiny but vigorous! Planted these outdoors uncovered in 4" compostable pots, zone 10a in mid-January and they are already coming up 2 weeks later. Can't wait to see their growth this spring.
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Arrived quickly in good packaging
Have not planted yet, but arrived fast and seems like a good product. Would recommend.
Excellent product & rapid service
Thank you for providing a great product in visually appealing packaging. Your prompt service and communication is also appreciated.
Fast delivery and well package
I was really impressed with how quickly my delivery came. I'm on the East coast of Canada and with border delays for Covid i want expecting fast. I received my package in 1.5 weeks. Everything looks great, I'm looking forward to growing these for next year's garden.
Fireweed Seeds
The delivery was fast! the seeds are so small! I thought there would be more, but don't feel cheated. Thanks for your diversity~!
Fireweed Seed
Great & quick service! Will buy from again!
Fireweed
My seeds came quickly and very well packaged. Will order seeds again. Thank you.
Flowers
Very pleased with the speed of your order.
Just like alaska
Really miss theses plants from Alaska, thank you for offering these as not many people do.
Firewwed
Very disappointed. Supposed to be 1250 seeds.
Very small seeds and most attached to side of envelope but hard to be believe if even 100 seeds.
Fireweed seeds are very fine like dust, so a little goes a long way! We use a milligram to measure them out so seed count should be correct.
Fireweed seeds
I saw this plant on a TV show and it was stated that in Alaska the flower blooms spring to fall. When it's done blooming winter is not long away. My neighbor lived in Alaska for a time. I bought a packet for him & 1 for me, As I was moving to another State & not likely to see him again. So we can each watch them grow and remember each other. They arrived in record time... like before I moved. Thank you.
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow fireweed seeds in late fall, mixing the tiny seed with sand if necessary to sow evenly. Since this seed needs light to germinate, press it into the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix these fireseed seeds for sale with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 60-90 days before planting; keep the soil consistently moist until germination, which usually occurs within 14-20 days.
Growing: Keep rosebay willowherb seedlings moist until they have become established. Mature plants prefer well-drained but moist soil and grow best with adequate moisture, though they also tolerate drought well. This plant adapts well to most soils. When grown from seed, this plant may not bloom until its second year of growth. It spreads quickly by means of rhizomes and its own seed and may become weedy, though seedlings can easily be removed. After several years of growth, mature plants can be divided. This plant attracts hummingbirds and bees.
Harvesting: For fresh flowers, cut long stems of flowers that have just opened and place them in water immediately; strip the leaves that will fall below the water.
Seed Saving: This plant will produce thin 3" pods that split, releasing silky white fluff with tiny seeds attached. Collect the fluff immediately, since it easily blows away on the wind. The fluff is difficult to separate from the seed, but it does not affect germination and can be planted in that condition. Store the fireweed seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Fireweed, Rosebay, Rosebay Willow Herb, Blooming Sally, Blackheart
Latin Name: Epilobium angustifolium
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast
Seeds per Ounce: 500,000
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 48 Inches
Color: Pink
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Reviews
Review
Seeeds
Very pleased
Review
Kudos
Thank you for the speedy service and for sending to Alaska via USPS. Getting items here is challenging. I won't get to plant the seeds until the snow leaves but am excited. Fireweed is my favorite flower. We had lots of it in South Central Alaska but not too much here in the Alaska panhandle.
Review
Great!
These seed are tiny but vigorous! Planted these outdoors uncovered in 4" compostable pots, zone 10a in mid-January and they are already coming up 2 weeks later. Can't wait to see their growth this spring.
Review images:
Review
Arrived quickly in good packaging
Have not planted yet, but arrived fast and seems like a good product. Would recommend.
Review
Excellent product & rapid service
Thank you for providing a great product in visually appealing packaging. Your prompt service and communication is also appreciated.
Review
Fast delivery and well package
I was really impressed with how quickly my delivery came. I'm on the East coast of Canada and with border delays for Covid i want expecting fast. I received my package in 1.5 weeks. Everything looks great, I'm looking forward to growing these for next year's garden.
Review
Fireweed Seeds
The delivery was fast! the seeds are so small! I thought there would be more, but don't feel cheated. Thanks for your diversity~!
Review
Fireweed Seed
Great & quick service! Will buy from again!
Review
Fireweed
My seeds came quickly and very well packaged. Will order seeds again. Thank you.
Review
Flowers
Very pleased with the speed of your order.
Review
Just like alaska
Really miss theses plants from Alaska, thank you for offering these as not many people do.
Review
Firewwed
Very disappointed. Supposed to be 1250 seeds.
Very small seeds and most attached to side of envelope but hard to be believe if even 100 seeds.
Fireweed seeds are very fine like dust, so a little goes a long way! We use a milligram to measure them out so seed count should be correct.
Review
Fireweed seeds
I saw this plant on a TV show and it was stated that in Alaska the flower blooms spring to fall. When it's done blooming winter is not long away. My neighbor lived in Alaska for a time. I bought a packet for him & 1 for me, As I was moving to another State & not likely to see him again. So we can each watch them grow and remember each other. They arrived in record time... like before I moved. Thank you.