Location specific values:
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    [lng] => -85.949900
    [elevation] => 185
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    [cold_temperature] => -8.715
    [temperature] => 27.986
    [user_eto] => 892.73691732
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Plant specific values:
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    [rain_min_irrigation] => 1321
    [eto_corrected] => 366
    [eto_adjusted_rain_min (rain_min_irrigation / eto_corrected)] => 2.31693989
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Dwarf Fireweed (Chamaenerion latifolium) | Easyscape Plant Profile

Dwarf Fireweed

(Chamaenerion latifolium)

Dwarf Fireweed (Chamaenerion latifolium)

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Climate Requirements for Allendale, Michigan

This Plant Your Site Plant Suitability for Your Location
• Precipitation 1" - 177" 35" Your precipitation may be insufficient for this plant. Irrigate N" / year. Irrigate N" / year
• High Temp. 9°F - 98°F 82°F Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. Excellent
• Low Temp. -55°F - 36°F 16°F Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant Excellent
This plant should grow well at your location with about N inches per year (Y minutes per month) of irrigation.

Summary

Chamaenerion latifolium, commonly known as Dwarf Fireweed or River Beauty Willowherb, is a perennial herb that thrives in subarctic and Arctic regions, particularly in alpine and subalpine zones, as well as along riverbanks and gravel bars where snowmelt provides ample moisture. It is native to a circumboreal distribution, which includes parts of North America, Greenland, and northern Eurasia. The plant typically grows to a height of 8-24 inches (20-60 cm) and is characterized by its lance-shaped leaves and clusters of bright to deep pink flowers that bloom in mid to late summer, adding a splash of color to the landscape.

Dwarf Fireweed is valued for its hardiness and ability to adapt to cold, harsh environments, making it a suitable choice for rock gardens and restoration projects in suitable climates. It is also appreciated for its edible qualities; the leaves and shoots can be consumed like spinach, providing a source of nutrition in its native range. In cultivation, it requires moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate full sun to partial shade. While it is not commonly afflicted by diseases, it can spread vigorously if conditions are favorable, potentially becoming invasive in some areas. Dwarf Fireweed is also recognized as the national flower of Greenland, symbolizing the beauty and resilience of the Arctic flora.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Height: 1-3 feet
  • Width: 1-2 feet
  • Growth Rate: Slow, Moderate
  • Flower Color: Pink, Purple
  • Flowering Season: Summer
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Medium

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Water Garden

Natural Habitat

Native to alpine and subalpine zones, riverbanks, and gravel bars in circumboreal regions

Other Names

Common Names: Dwarf Fireweed, Broadleaf Willowherb, River-Beauty, Glacier Rose, Broad-Leaved Fireweed

Scientific Names: Chamaenerion latifolium, Chamaenerion halimifolium, Chamaenerion latifolium, Chamaenerion latifolium, Chamaenerion latifolium var. albiflora, Chamaenerion latifolium var. albiflorum, Chamaenerion latifolium var. grandiflorum, Chamaenerion latifolium var. megalobum, Chamaenerion latifolium var. parviflora

GBIF Accepted Name: Chamaenerion latifolium