Overview

Hedypnois cretica is a plant with a low-growing, rosette-forming habit in the genus Hedypnois, part of the Asteraceae family, with green foliage. Hedypnois cretica grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include rock gardens, borders and ground cover.

About

Hedypnois cretica, commonly known as scaly hawkbit, is a low-growing, rosette-forming plant in the Asteraceae family. It features green foliage and thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. This cultivar prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH and is hardy to UK zone H4. Suitable for rock gardens, borders, and as ground cover, it is most attractive during spring and summer. Propagation can be achieved by seed or division.

About the genus

Hedypnois is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae.SpeciesHedypnois arenaria (Schousb.) DC. - Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Canary Islands Hedypnois arenicola Sennen & Mauricio - Morocco Hedypnois caspica Hornem. Hedypnois rhagadioloides (L.) F.W.Schmidt - Mediterranean Region from Canary Islands to Iran; introduced in Australia and North + South America

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Hedypnois

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Hedypnois cretica size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Low-growing, rosette-forming

Foliage

Green

Suggested uses

Rock gardens, borders, ground cover

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Hedypnois cretica

Propagation

Seed, division

Pest resistance

Resistant to most pests

Disease resistance

Resistant to most diseases

Frequently asked questions