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Dwarf Fireweed
Chamerion latifolium
In the United States:
Native
· also called River Beauty, Broad-leaved Fireweed
Honeybees visit Chamerion latifolium for its abundant nectar and pollen, making it a valuable summer forage in suitable climates. Peak bloom aligns with June through August in northern latitudes, providing a reliable flow during colony expansion. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained gravelly soils, with plants forming low mats that require minimal maintenance but benefit from division to prevent overcrowding.
| Nectar | high |
|---|---|
| Pollen | high |
| Bloom (US) | June–September |
| Duration | ~45 days |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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