Fireweed

Overview

Fireweed is a herbaceous perennial plant, often growing up to 2m tall. It is native to Eurasia, but commonly found in North America and Northern Europe. The flowers of the plant are pink-purple, with four petals arranged in a cross form. Fireweed is quite a resilient plant and can survive in a variety of conditions. It is often found in forest clearings, as well as on roadsides and waste ground. It grows best in sandy, dry soils, and blooms from mid-summer to early autumn. This species is called Fireweed because it is one of the first plants to return in the wake of a fire.

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