Hawkweeds (Hieracium)

Hawkweeds

Totalling more than ten thousand species and subspecies, hawkweeds are a truly huge genus of wildflowers. Their common features include bunches of daisy-like flowers that sprout from hairy stems which exude a milky latex when damaged. They grow natively on all the world's continents except for Australia and Antarctica.

Scientific classification

Genus

Hawkweeds (Hieracium)

Family

Daisy

Order

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

40 cm

Plant Height

20 cm

Spread

Semi-evergreen

Leaf type

Images of Hawkweeds

Species

Wall hawkweed Narrowleaf hawkweed Early hawkweed Smooth hawkweed Common hawkweed Yellow-glandular hawkweed Rough hawkweed Queen-devil

Care Guide for Hawkweeds

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 25 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Hawkweeds thrives in diverse habitats with a moderate watering regime, preferring consistent moisture without waterlogging. Water once a week to maintain even moisture, especially during active growth phases, aligning with seasonal rainfall patterns common for outdoor growth.

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