Splitrock Environmental
Narrow-Leaved Hawkweed
$3.50
Narrow-Leaved Hawkweed is a tall, narrow perennial with sparse leaves, bright yellow(dandelion-like) flowers, and seeds with tufts of hair that are dispersed by wind. The stem has a milky juice when broken.
| Latin Name | Hieracium umbellatum | |
| Type | Forb | |
| Height and Spread | 40 – 120 cm tall. | Up to 15 cm spread. |
| Bloom Colour | Bright yellow | |
| Bloom Months | June- September. | |
| Foliage Colour | Bright green. | |
| Seed Months | Seeds mature after flowers on an ongoing basis. | |
| Light and Water | Generally grows in open, well lit areas. | Grows in meadows or open forests that can be either dry or wet. |
| Ethnobotany Information | There is limited ethnobotanical information available for Narrow-Leaved Hawkweed. | |
| Wildlife Uses | The fluffy seeds of Narrow-Leaved Hawkweed are sometimes collected by birds or small mammals for habitat or nesting materials. | |
| Garden Uses | Narrow-Leaved Hawkweed is quite beautiful with its abundant bright yellow flowers. There are many types of Hawkweed that are considered highly invasive though, so it is sometimes perceived as a weed. | |
| Facts | This plant grows well in disturbed areas or edges of forests. | |
| Propagation Techniques | Narrow-Leaved Hawkweed is easily propagated by seed. | |
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