Hawkweed
Pilosella cochlearis
- Native to:
- Czechia-Slovakia, Finland, Germany, Norway, Poland, Romania, Sweden, Ukraine
Kneucker, A. (Andreas), 1862-1946,Fitch, W. H. (Walter Hood), 1817-1892 Smith, Worthington George, 1835-1917 Bentham, George, 1800-1884. Handbook of the British flora,Physiographiske forening i Christiania,Societas pro Fauna et Flora Fennica,various authors (en.wikipedia.org),Fitch, W. H. (Walter Hood), 1817-1892 Bentham, George, 1800-1884. Handbook of the British flora Smith, Worthington George, 1835-1917,Fitch, W. H. (Walter Hood), 1817-1892 Smith, Worthington George, 1835-1917 Bentham, George, 1800-1884,Morris, J. W. (Joseph William)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Pilosella
- Species:
- Pilosella cochlearis
- USDA Symbol:
- HIFL3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained calcareous soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to alpine and subalpine regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination; surface sow and do not cover.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI