Scorzoneroides autumnalis
autumn hawkbit
A short, sometimes sprawling, native perennial to about 50cm tall, forming a rosette of narrow, deeply toothed mid-green leaves. Slightly hairy stems bear loose clusters of dandelion-like yellow flowers to 3.5cm wide, the outer petals striped red, from midsummer to autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Yellow Red | Green | ||
Autumn | Yellow Red | Green | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
A genus of flowering grassland perennials with basal rosettes of long, narrow, green serrated foliage and dandelion-like yellow flowers turning to seed heads
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Often grown as a wildflower in grassy habitats and best grown in an open situation in well-drained alkaline soil with full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildflower meadow
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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