Overview

Hypochaeris achyrophorus is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Hypochaeris, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hypochaeris achyrophorus grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include wildflower meadow, wildlife gardens and flower borders and beds.

About

Hypochaeris achyrophorus is a bushy cultivar of the Hypochaeris genus, which includes annuals or herbaceous perennials forming a rosette of basal leaves. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suited to exposed positions with fertile, moist but well-drained soil types such as chalk, loam, or sand, across a range of pH levels. It is hardy to UK zone H4 and produces loose clusters of yellow flowers in summer and autumn, making it suitable for wildflower meadows, wildlife gardens, and flower borders. Propagation is by seed.

About the genus

Hypochaeris is a genus of plants in the family Asteraceae. Many species are known as cat's ear. These are annual and perennial herbs generally bearing flower heads with yellow ray florets.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Hypochaeris

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Aspect

West-facing, South-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Exposed

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Hypochaeris achyrophorus size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Herbaceous Perennial

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Hypochaeris achyrophorus

Propagation

Seed

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions