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Herbaceous Perennial

Hieracium spilophaeum

spotted hawkweed

An erect perennial with long-stalked ovate leaves blotched with purple, and up to 20 dandelion-like yellow flowerheads in an open panicle in summer

Synonyms
Hieracium maculatum Sm.
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Purple
Summer Yellow Green Purple
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to the UK
Yes
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Columnar upright
Genus

Hieracium are perennials, usually with a basal rosette of entire or toothed leaves and open panicles of dandelion-like, yellow flowerheads in summer

Name status

Correct

Plant range
W C Europe

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in well drained soil of moderate fertility

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Wildflower meadow
  • Low Maintenance
Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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