Pilosella aurantiaca (Orange Hawkbit, Fox and Cubs)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Pilosella |
| Species | aurantiaca |
| Synonyms | Hieracium brunneocroceum |
| Category | Wildflowers & Weeds |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5a-10b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2-H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 15-35 cm |
| Spread | 60-90 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagate by seed. |
| Habitat | Native to Europe, invasive in North America. |
| Leaf Description | Basal rosette of elliptical to lanceolate leaves 5–20 cm long and 1–3 cm broad. |
Photographs
Scanning electron microscope images of pollen grain.