Fireweed (Chamerion angustifolium) has, for many years, been one of my favourite wildflowers. I’ve always admired its vibrant, purple-pink flowers, often a stark contrast to the wildfire-ravaged areas that they grow in. The more time I spent in the bush, however, I realized that they grow just about everywhere, tolerating a variety of environmental conditions. Even if you live in the middle of the city, you just may see fireweed growing in your backyard! Not just a visually appealing plant...
