Overview
Hieracium lanatum is a perennial herb in the genus Hieracium, part of the Asteraceae family. Hieracium lanatum grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained and sandy or rocky soil soils and neutral and slightly acidic pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. It is native to Europe.
About
Hieracium lanatum is a perennial herb in the family Asteraceae, valued for its tolerance of exposed, well-drained sites. It is native to Europe and suits south-facing positions on sandy or rocky ground. It flowers June to August and copes with dry to medium soil moisture and neutral to slightly acidic pH.
About the genus
Hieracium , known by the common name hawkweed and classically as hierakion, is a genus of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, and closely related to dandelion (Taraxacum), chicory (Cichorium), prickly lettuce (Lactuca) and sow thistle (Sonchus), which are part of the tribe Cichorieae. Hawkweeds, with their 10,000+ recorded species and subspecies, do their part to make Asteraceae the second largest family of flowering plants. Some botanists group all these species or subspecies into approximately 800 accepted species, while others prefer to accept several thousand species.
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In the garden
A perennial herb in the family Asteraceae, Hieracium lanatum originates from Europe and produces summer blooms from June to August. Give it a sunny or lightly shaded spot on free-draining sandy or rocky soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH; it tolerates dry to medium moisture and prefers a south-facing, exposed situation. In UK terms its hardiness is H7, so it is fully hardy outdoors through typical winter conditions. Planting where soil stays free-draining is the single most important siting decision — avoid heavy, waterlogged ground. It suits gravel beds, dry borders and exposed banks or slopes where wind and sun are present rather than sheltered, humid corners. Allowing air and sun to reach the crown helps keep the plant healthy; its defined flowering window from June to August provides a predictable span of summer blooms for placement in warmer, open parts of the garden.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hieracium
- Sunlight
- full sun, partial shade
- Soil type
- well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
- Soil pH
- neutral, slightly acidic
- Soil moisture
- dry to medium
- Aspect
- south-facing
- Exposure
- exposed, open areas
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Hieracium lanatum size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- perennial herb
- Native to
- Europe
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hieracium lanatum
- Propagation
- seed, division
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hieracium lanatum?
Hieracium lanatum prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and open areas positions.
What soil does Hieracium lanatum need?
Hieracium lanatum grows best in well-drained and sandy or rocky soil soil. It prefers neutral and slightly acidic soil. Aim for soil that stays dry to medium.
Is Hieracium lanatum hardy in the UK?
Hieracium lanatum has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Hieracium lanatum?
Seed, division.
More in the Hieracium genus
- Hieracium glaucum
- Hieracium villosumsilver shag
- Hieracium arnicoides
- Hieracium perpropinquum (Zahn) Pugsl.
- Hieracium perpropinquum Druce