Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Hieracium

Species:

Hieracium tenuiflorum subsp. tenuiflorum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (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:

Part Sun, Part Shade

Habitat:

Temperate forest, Montane

Wildlife Value:

bees

Ecology:

Occurs typically in montane to subalpine coniferous and mixed forests, particularly within open woodland margins, glades, and rocky forest paths.

Soil Requirements

Soil:

humus-rich

pH:

acidic to neutral

Drainage:

well-drained