Laura B. wrote:
Does anyone know if Fireweed aka Epilobium augustifolium will grow in a
zone 5?

Yes, I have it growing in Chicago using seeds bought in Alaska, see:
http://www.dontveter.com/howtogrow/fireweed.html

Don Tveter

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