Overview

Crepis pyrenaica is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Crepis, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Crepis pyrenaica grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include wildflower meadow.

About

Crepis pyrenaica is a bushy, deciduous cultivar of the Crepis genus, which includes both annual and perennial plants known for their dandelion-like flower heads. This cultivar thrives in fertile, moist, well-drained soils such as chalk, clay, loam, and sand, and can tolerate a range of soil pH from acid to alkaline. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is suitable for south- or west-facing aspects, whether exposed or sheltered. Hardy to UK zone H6, Crepis pyrenaica is best appreciated in summer and autumn, making it a fitting choice for wildflower meadows.

About the genus

Crepis, commonly known in some parts of the world as hawksbeard or hawk's-beard, is a genus of annual and perennial flowering plants of the family Asteraceae superficially resembling the dandelion, the most conspicuous difference being that Crepis usually has branching scapes with multiple heads. The genus name Crepis derives from the Greek krepis, meaning "slipper" or "sandal", possibly in reference to the shape of the fruit.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Crepis

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Crepis pyrenaica size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Annual Biennial

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Wildflower meadow

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Crepis pyrenaica

Propagation

Seed

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions