Common hawkweed (Hieracium lachenalii)

Common hawkweed

Common hawkweed (Hieracium lachenalii) is a member of the sunflower family that's related to prickly lettuce and dandelions. It's indigenous to Europe and is also known by a variety of other common names, including Greenland hawkweed, yellow hawkweed, rattlesnake weed, and golden lungwort.

Scientific classification

Species

Common hawkweed (Hieracium lachenalii)

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Spring, Summer, Fall

Bloom Time

10 cm to 90 cm

Plant Height

2.5 cm to 3.5 cm

Flower Size

Yellow

Flower Color

Deciduous

Leaf type

0 - 21 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Care Guide for Common hawkweed

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 21 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Common hawkweed prefers conditions similar to its natural habitat, thriving with moderate moisture. Weekly watering is essential for health. Typically grown outdoors, it benefits from natural rainfall, which enhances its flowering potential and aligns with its growth cycles.

Fertilize: For optimal growth, common hawkweed requires balanced nutrition fertilizers once a month during the growing season. Avoid excess fertilization and late summer applications to prevent weak growth. Gradually reduce feeding before dormancy, and always water common hawkweed post-fertilization to enhance nutrient absorption and reduce root burn risk.

Pruning: Common hawkweed is an invasive perennial herb that benefits from early spring pruning. Regular deadheading and cutting back foliage later in spring promote healthy growth and airflow while minimizing disease. Ongoing monitoring is essential for effective management and control of its spread.

Propagation: Common hawkweed self-propagates through prolific seeds. For successful cultivation, collect mature seeds and plant them in well-drained, fertile soil with ample sunlight. Scatter seeds gently on the surface, ensuring consistent watering to promote healthy growth of young plants.

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