Autumn Hawkbit
Scorzoneroides autumnalis
Also listed as Leontodon autumnalis, Oporinia autumnalis
Also known as Fall Dandelion, Autumnal Hawkbit, Fall Hawkbit
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A low-growing wildflower with yellow dandelion-like blooms that flower in late summer and autumn. Hardy and undemanding, it naturalizes well in meadows and grasslands.
Why grow it
Autumn hawkbit provides reliable late-season forage and nectar compared to spring-flowering dandelion relatives, extending the flowering window into autumn when other wildflowers decline. It establishes readily in poor soils and disturbed ground where many ornamentals struggle, making it useful for meadow establishment or erosion control on marginal sites. Its smaller stature (typically 6-18 inches) also suits it to finer-textured grasslands where taller species would dominate.
Watch out for
This plant self-seeds freely once established, which may require management if containment is desired in smaller garden spaces. In mowed meadows, timing and frequency of cutting affects seed production and flowering success, so seasonal cutting schedules should be planned accordingly.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native Range
European native
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
A low-growing wildflower with yellow dandelion-like blooms that flower in late summer and autumn. Hardy and undemanding, it naturalizes well in meadows and grasslands.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Autumn Hawkbit grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Autumn hawkbit provides reliable late-season forage and nectar compared to spring-flowering dandelion relatives, extending the flowering window into autumn when other wildflowers decline. It establishes readily in poor soils and disturbed ground where many ornamentals struggle, making it useful for meadow establishment or erosion control on marginal sites. Its smaller stature (typically 6-18 inches) also suits it to finer-textured grasslands where taller species would dominate.
Watch out for
This plant self-seeds freely once established, which may require management if containment is desired in smaller garden spaces. In mowed meadows, timing and frequency of cutting affects seed production and flowering success, so seasonal cutting schedules should be planned accordingly.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native Range
European native
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
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