Hieracium perpropinquum (Zahn) Pugsl. — Columnar upright

Overview

Hieracium perpropinquum (Zahn) Pugsl. is a columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Hieracium, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hieracium perpropinquum (Zahn) Pugsl. grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include wildlife gardens, wildflower meadow and low maintenance.

About

Hieracium sabaudum, also known as New England hawkweed, European hawkweed or a Savoy hawkweed, is a European species of plants in the tribe Cichorieae within the family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe but has become naturalized in parts of North America.

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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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Hieracium

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Hieracium perpropinquum (Zahn) Pugsl. size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Columnar upright
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Wildlife gardens, Wildflower meadow, Low Maintenance

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Hieracium perpropinquum (Zahn) Pugsl.

Propagation: Seed
Pest resistance: Generally pest-free
Disease resistance: Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Hieracium perpropinquum (Zahn) Pugsl.?

Hieracium perpropinquum (Zahn) Pugsl. prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Hieracium perpropinquum (Zahn) Pugsl. need?

Hieracium perpropinquum (Zahn) Pugsl. is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.

Is Hieracium perpropinquum (Zahn) Pugsl. hardy in the UK?

Hieracium perpropinquum (Zahn) Pugsl. has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.

How do I propagate Hieracium perpropinquum (Zahn) Pugsl.?

Seed.

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