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American Fireweed, American burnweed
Erechtites hieraciifolia

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae


What it is like

Erechtites hieraciifolia is a ANNUAL growing to 2 m (6ft 7in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Height (m): 2


Where it is found

Wet areas in Texas-274]. Thickets, burns and waste places

Eastern N. America

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How it is used

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How it is grown

207257 222080

Propagating it:

Best place to grow: Cultivated Beds;

Habit: Annual

Hardiness: 0-0

Growth:

Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)

Shade: Semi-shade, no shade

Moisture: Moist


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