Canadian Hawkweed

(Hieracium umbellatum)

Canadian Hawkweed (Hieracium umbellatum)

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Climate Requirements

• Precipitation 25" - 36"
• High Temp. 68°F - 75°F
• Low Temp. 11°F - 33°F
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Summary

Hieracium umbellatum, commonly known as Canadian Hawkweed, is a deciduous perennial herb native to a variety of habitats including open woodlands, forest edges, and meadows across North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. It typically grows to a height of 3-5 feet (0.9-1.5 meters) and a width of 0.5-0.7 feet (0.2-0.2 meters). This species is characterized by its clusters of small, daisy-like yellow flowers that bloom in the summer and fall, which are highly attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Canadian Hawkweed is valued for its ease of maintenance and its ability to thrive in a range of soil conditions, from slow to fast drainage. It is often used in naturalized plantings, meadow gardens, and as a ground cover in larger landscapes. While it prefers full sun, it can tolerate part shade. Gardeners should be aware that this plant can spread aggressively by both seeds and stolons, potentially becoming invasive outside its native range. It is advisable to manage its spread to prevent it from outcompeting native vegetation.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type:
  • Height: 3-5 feet
  • Width: 0.5-0.7 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Yellow
  • Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Fast, Medium, Slow

Common Uses

Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Low Maintenance

Natural Habitat

Open woodlands, forest edges, and meadows

Other Names

Common Names: Kalm’s Hawkweed , Narrow-Leaf Hawkweed , Canada Hawkweed , Northern Hawkweed , Hawkweed , Narrowleaf Hawkweed , Сенниковидна Румянка , Smalbladet Høgeurt , Dolden-Habichtskraut , Doldiges Habichtskraut

Scientific Names: Hieracium umbellatum , Hieracium canadense var. canadense , Hieracium kalmii var. kalmii , Hieracium umbellatum var. coronopifolium , Hieracium umbellatum subsp. hollandiae , Hieracium pseudosciadum , Hieracium rigorosum , Hieracium umbellatum f. scabrum , Hieracium mauriannense , Hieracium umbellatum var. mongolicum

GBIF Accepted Name: Hieracium umbellatum L.