Hieracium canadense (Canadian Hawkweed, Narrowleaf or Northern Hawkweed)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsteraceae
GenusHieracium
Speciescanadense
CategoryWildflowers & Weeds

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4a-8b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height50-60 cm
Spread30-40 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJuly, August, September, October

Description and Growing Information

PropagationPropagate by seed.
HabitatNative to much of the northern hemisphere.
Leaf DescriptionNumerous alternate, toothed leaves on the stem; somewhat clasping; no basal rosette at flower time.
Flower DescriptionYellow; 1.5 - 2.5 cm; flower is similar to a dandelion only much smaller.

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