Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Hieracium

Species:

Hieracium saxifragum subsp. dracontipetron

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

45 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Butterflies & Moths:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Keystone Species Ranking

Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:

★☆☆☆☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Minimum Light:

Part Sun

Best Light:

Full Sun, Part Sun

Habitat:

Rocky outcrop, Montane, Temperate forest

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Ecology:

Occurs primarily on rocky outcrops, scree, and cliff ledges in montane and hilly landscapes across parts of Europe. Flowers provide pollen and nectar to diverse generalist insect pollinators such as small solitary bees and hoverflies.

Soil Requirements

Soil:

rocky — also tolerates sandy, loam

pH:

acidic to neutral

Drainage:

well-drained