Water
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot.
Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out slightly between waterings for established plants.
Also known as Annual Hawksbeard · Narrow-Leaf Hawk's-Beard · Narrow-Leaf Hawksbeard
Narrowleaf Hawksbeard (Crepis tectorum) is an annual herb with yellow, dandelion-like flowers, often considered a weed but can be used in wildflower mixes.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Regular
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged.
Loam, Sandy, Clay, Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in average room temperatures, between 18-24°C.
Light
25% intensity
Feed sparingly with a balanced liquid fertilizer in spring.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot.
Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out slightly between waterings for established plants.
Deadheading spent flowers regularly will encourage more blooms and prevent self-seeding if unwanted. Trim back any leggy or overgrown stems in late summer to maintain a tidier appearance and potentially promote a bushier habit.
Crepis tectorum is easily propagated by seeds sown directly into the garden in early spring or autumn. Seeds germinate readily. Division of established clumps in spring or autumn is also a viable method.
As Crepis tectorum is typically grown as an annual or short-lived perennial and often self-seeds, repotting is usually not necessary. If grown in containers, repot young plants in fresh potting mix annually in spring.
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Crepis |
| Species | Crepis tectorum |
Similar in genus Crepis
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