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Mexican Fireweed, Summer Cypress
Scientific Name: Kochia scoparia (L.) Schrad.
Synonym: Bassia scoparia, Kochia alata, Bassia sieversiana, Kochia sieversiana, Kochia trichophila
Family: Chenopodiaceae

Show Larger Picture Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 2: 16. Courtesy of Kentucky Native Plant Society.

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: All zones USDA: Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: Eurasia, naturalized in parts of the USA Growth Habits: Annual, 3 to 6 feet tall (0.9-1.8 m), often pyramidal, reminding of a conifer; leaves are 0.8 to 4 inches long (2-10 cm) and 0.1 to 0.5 inch wide (2-12 mm) Watering Needs: Regular water Propagation: Seeds, can self-seed enough to be considered a weed

Blooming Habits:
Insignificant flowers.

Propagation:
The seed root system is fragile, they should either be planted in place or growned in peat-moss pots to decrease root trauma.