Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Hieracium

Species:

Hieracium scabrum

USDA Symbol:

HISC

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

61 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jul, aug, sep

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 Shade

Best Light:

Full Sun, Part Sun

Habitat:

Meadow, Woodland, Barrens, Temperate forest

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, moths

Ecology:

Little is known about floral-faunal relationships involving Hieracium scabrum, but the flower heads are likely pollinated by long-tongued bees and other insects. It is suspected that Hieracium scabrum serves as a host plant for Schinia bina. The seeds and leaves of Hieracium scabrum are known to be eaten by wild turkey and ruffed grouse.

Soil Requirements

Soil:

sandy

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic)

Drainage:

well-drained

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

Occurs typically in sterile, nutrient-poor sandy, gravelly, or rocky acidic soils.

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Seeds generally require 30 to 60 days of cold moist stratification to break physiological dormancy and germinate in the presence of light.

Where to Buy

Nationwide Seller

• Hungry Hook Farm (PA) (seeds)