Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Hieracium

Species:

Hieracium sommerfeltii subsp. sommerfeltii

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

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Ecology:

Hieracium sommerfeltii typically grows on montane rock ledges, crags, and screes across northern and mountainous parts of Europe.

Soil Requirements

Soil:

rocky — also tolerates sandy, loam

pH:

acidic to neutral

Drainage:

well-drained