Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Hieracium

Species:

Hieracium traillii

USDA Symbol:

HIGR5

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

61 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

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:

Temperate forest, Rocky outcrop

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Ecology:

Hieracium traillii (Maryland hawkweed) is endemic to dry rocky woods, shaley slopes, and sandstone or quartzite outcrops within the central Appalachian region.

Soil Requirements

Soil:

rocky — also tolerates sandy, loam

pH:

acidic

Drainage:

well-drained

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

Occurs on thin, rocky, acidic soils, typically derived from sandstone or shale.