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Dwarf Fireweed

Chamerion latifolium

Dwarf fireweed (river beauty) is a low alpine and arctic perennial of gravelly riverbars, with large rose-pink flowers outsized for the plant. A choice, hardy native for cold rock gardens.

Family
Onagraceae
Type
wildflower
Lifespan
perennial
Height
0.5–1.5 ft
Spacing
0.5–1 ft apart
Light
sun
Soil moisture
dry, moist
Soil pH
neutral
Bloom
June, July, August
Bloom colors
pink
Wildlife value
pollinators, hummingbirds
Landscape uses
border, container
Native states
AK, CO, MT, WA