Hieracium villosum subsp. calvifolium
Hieracium villosum subsp. calvifolium
- Native to:
- Austria | France | Germany | Italy | NW. Balkan Pen. | Romania | Switzerland
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Hieracium
- Species:
- Hieracium villosum subsp. calvifolium
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 45 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- 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
- Habitat:
- Rocky outcrop, Montane, Grassland, Alpine
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Ecology:
- An alpine calciphile characteristic of limestone screes, cliffs, and rocky pastures in European mountain ranges. The dense, shaggy white hairs on foliage and stems reduce moisture loss and reflect intense ultraviolet radiation in high-altitude environments.
Soil Requirements
- Soil:
- limestone
- pH:
- alkaline
- Drainage:
- well-drained
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at 18-22°C within 2 to 4 weeks; light may aid germination, so surface sow or cover very lightly.