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Hawkweed Oxtongue

Hawkweed Oxtongue

Picris hieracioides

perennial☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 3aZone 10b

A tall, branching perennial with yellow daisy-like flowers and hairy, lancet-shaped leaves resembling an ox's tongue. It thrives in dry, sunny locations and is often considered a weedy species in disturbed areas.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–3′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 3aZone 10b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 10b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Mediterranean and Central Europe

Function & Care

pollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible

Edible Parts

leafroot

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed