Species Fireweed
Magenta flowers with buds, maroon stem and green leaves.

Fireweed

Chamaenerion angustifolium subsp. angustifolium

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.

Watering:

Minimal

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Rough Chervil (Chaerophyllum temulum) prefers slightly moist soil and so regular watering is essential to keep it happy and healthy. Generally, it should be watered once or twice a week depending on the growing conditions. Make sure you water thoroughly until the soil is evenly moist, but ensure that the soil is allowed to drain well. During the summer months when the plant is actively growing, you may want to increase the frequency of watering to 3 to 4 times per week. During the winter months, reduce the amount of watering to once or twice a week. Additionally, keep the soil moist but not soggy; this plant does not like wet feet.

sunlight

During optimal growing conditions, Rough Chervil plants receive plenty of sunlight. This sun-loving species typically prefers 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day, and partial shade during the hottest part of the day during the summer months. In cooler climates, full sun is necessary for proper growth and flowering. If the plant cannot get the optimal amount of sunlight, then it may grow poorly or fail to flower and set seed.

pruning

Rough Chervil (Chaerophyllum temulum) should be pruned in the late winter or early spring each year. Pruning should be minimal and limited to the removal of dead or damaged branches. It is a vigorous grower and should only require light pruning which may involve cutting back a few of the longest shoots to the base to keep the plant neat and shapely. Avoid cutting into old, woody growth as this can damage the plants and reduce its vigor.

Season

Fall
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Harvest Fruit

Starts Flowering

Harvest Fruit

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