Here is a weed that we are seeing all over the place right now, blooming its head off, and dispersing its seeds everywhere.    

 

Erechtites hieraciifolius, American burnweed, is also called fireweed.  It grows everywhere around here, and I've been seeing it for years.  It grows about 5-6 feet tall, and I was never impressed with it, as the flowers aren't showy or colorful.  I certainly don't want it growing near my garden, but instead of disliking it, I have decided to love fireweed for its seeds that float on the breezes, like dandelion seeds.  We call them fairies, so I am calling this weed:  Fairyweed.  How do you like that?  

 

 

HAPPY GARDENING!!!