Water
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogged conditions, especially in containers.
Alpine hawkweed (Hieracium alpinum) is a perennial herb native to European mountains, featuring bright yellow, dandelion-like flower heads and a basal rosette of toothed
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers bright, direct sunlight for best flowering and growth.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Cold Tolerant
25% intensity
Hardy and prefers cooler temperatures; thrives in alpine conditions.
Low Feed
25% intensity
Requires minimal feeding; prefers lean soil.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogged conditions, especially in containers.
Remove spent flower stalks to prevent self-seeding if unwanted, and to encourage a tidier appearance. Light pruning can be done after flowering to maintain shape. Cut back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
Propagate by division in early spring or autumn. Seeds can be sown in autumn or spring in a cold frame. Germination can be slow and erratic. Softwood cuttings can also be taken in early summer.
Repot container-grown plants every 2-3 years in spring. Use a well-draining, gritty compost mix. Alpine hawkweed prefers slightly confined conditions and does not require frequent repotting.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Alpine Hawkweed (Hieracium alpinum)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Hieracium |
| Species | Hieracium alpinum |
Similar in genus Hieracium
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