Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Hieracium

Species:

Hieracium venosum

USDA Symbol:

HIVE

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

46 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade, Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, jun, jul, aug, sep

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Butterflies & Moths:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Caterpillars:

★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)

Keystone Species Ranking

Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:

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

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Garden & Ecology Notes

Minimum Light:

Part Shade

Best Light:

Full Sun, Part Sun

Habitat:

Woodland, Temperate forest, Rocky outcrop

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, moths

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Ecology:

Commonly known as rattlesnake weed, it is characteristic of dry, acidic oak-pine woodlands and rocky slopes. Basal leaves feature striking purple-red veins, and flowers are visited by small native bees and syrphid flies.

Soil Requirements

Soil:

sandy

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic)

Drainage:

well-drained

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

Prefers acidic, nutrient-poor sands, gravelly loams, and thin, rocky substrates derived from sandstone or shale.

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Seeds generally germinate readily with light and moisture; cold moist stratification for 30 to 60 days can improve and synchronize emergence.

Where to Buy

Nationwide Seller

• Hungry Hook Farm (PA) (seeds)