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Fireweed (Chamerion angustifolium)
\nSk\u0331wx\u0331wu\u03017mesh sn\u00edchim (Squamish Nation language): X\u0331ach\u2019t<\/p>\n

Fireweed (X\u0331ach\u2019t) is a tall perennial that blooms from mid-summer to early fall with bright pink-purple flowers. It is often one of the first plants to establish in disturbed areas, particularly after fires, hence its name. It plays a vital role in the ecosystem as a late season nectar resource for pollinators like bees and butterflies. Seeds are attached to a white fluff (called the coma) allowing them to be easily dispersed by the wind. X\u0331ach\u2019t is cherished for medicinal, edible and material making properties. A tea can be made from the green leaves and stem, and the fibrous portions can be twisted to create twine for fish nets. The fluff from seeds were also utilized with other fibres and feathers to create bags, baskets and mattresses. X\u0331ach\u2019t grows best in full sun and well-drained soils, tolerating poor soil conditions thriving in meadows, along roadways and in clearcut forest areas. Learn more about X\u0331ach\u2019t here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Light conditions: Full sun to partial shade
\nBlooms: June – September
\nHabitat: Meadows, thickets, woodlands, ditches
\nSowing times: Sow in fall or early spring for germination in the same season
\nComplementary plants: California Brome, Blue Wildrye, Pearly Everlasting<\/p>\n

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