Fireweed.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Perennial herb

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

3 to 6 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 2 a 8

Floración

Mid to late summer

Cuidados

Plant this in a spot with plenty of sun and well draining soil. Keep an eye on its spread since it can be quite aggressive in the garden. Watch for wilting if the soil dries out too much during the heat of summer.

Riego

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Abonado

Apply a balanced fertilizer once during the spring growth phase.

Poda

Cut back the dead stalks to the ground in late autumn or early spring.

Trasplante

Repot only if the plant becomes root bound in its container.

Suelo

Well draining sandy or rocky soil

pH del suelo

5.5 to 7.0

Temperatura

-35 a 30°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Moderada

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 5 to 10 years.

Fragancia

Suave

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is generally considered non toxic to humans.

Niños

The fluffy seeds are a choking hazard if ingested in large amounts.

Alérgenos por contacto

The sap may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

The fine, hair like seeds can be a minor irritant if inhaled in large quantities.

Comestibilidad

Young shoots are edible, but mature leaves can become tough and bitter.

Cómo identificarla

• Tall spikes of pink flowers
• Lance shaped narrow leaves
• Reddish stems
• Seed pods split open to release fluff

Altura

0,6 a 1,5m

Anchura

0,3 a 0,6m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

pink, magenta, 2 a 4cm

Frutos

brown, Autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Rust — Fungal infection causing orange spots on foliage.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

division, seed, cuttings

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

Cut the stems back to the ground after the foliage dies in late autumn.

En maceta

It is not ideal for containers because of its aggressive rhizomatous growth.

Plant in large drifts to create a strong visual impact and support local bee populations.

Buenas compañeras

• Vara de oro — They share similar light and moisture requirements.
• Symphyotrichum — They provide a late season nectar source for pollinators.

Especies parecidas

• Salicaria — It has a similar flower spike shape but is considered invasive.

Ciencia

Familia

Onagraceae

Género

Chamaenerion

Orden

Myrtales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Northern Hemisphere temperate regions.

Conservación

This species is widespread and not of conservation concern.

It is a pioneer species that thrives in disturbed soil and open, sunny areas.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, larval host plant

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas, polillas

Usos

pollinator garden, wildflower meadow, pioneer species, culinary shoots

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Is it invasive?

It can be aggressive in small gardens due to its spreading roots.

Does it need full sun?

Yes, it prefers full sun to bloom well.

De dónde viene el nombre

The name angustifolium refers to its narrow leaves, while fireweed describes its tendency to appear after fires.

Bueno saberlo

• It is also known as fireweed.
• The leaves are sometimes used to make a fermented tea.
• It spreads rapidly through underground rhizomes.
• The flowers open from the bottom of the spike to the top.