Erechtites Species, American Burnweed, Fireweed, Goat Chicory, Sparkle Ragwort

Erechtiteshieraciifolia

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Erechtites (e-REK-ti-tees)
Species
hieraciifolia (hi-er-ay-see-ih-FOH-lee-a)
Synonym
Erechtites hieraciifolius var. intermedius
Erechtites hieraciifolius var. praealtus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Anna, Illinois

Louisville, Kentucky

Taylorsville, Kentucky

Bridgewater, Massachusetts

Halifax, Massachusetts

Columbus, Ohio

Guysville, Ohio

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Greenville, South Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
2
negatives
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Downingtown, PA | August 2015 | negative

This is a very common weed in southeast Pennsylvania. It is easy to pull and once pulled out of the ground it is dead and gone. It bears ...Read More

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Louisville, KY (Zone 6b) | July 2014 | neutral

A very, very, very prolific weed. But, they are easily pulled when young. For some reason, they often appear under my bird feeders. I don...Read More

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Greenville, SC | September 2013 | positive

This weed may not be beautiful, but its the coolest plant I've ever seen.

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Bridgewater, MA (Zone 6b) | September 2012 | negative

A very common late-summer flowering weed in the eastern part of the United States. Not an attractive plant and not something you want i...Read More

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