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Description
Hieracium Scabrum is a perennial plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is commonly known as rough hawkweed, and it is native to Europe and Asia. The plant is widely cultivated in North America as an ornamental plant due to its attractive yellow flowers. Hieracium Scabrum is a clump-forming plant that grows up to 2 feet tall and 1.5 feet wide. The plant has hairy leaves that are lance-shaped and toothed. The flowers are small and yellow and grow in clusters on top of the stems.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Spermatophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Hieracium |
Appearance
Hieracium Scabrum is a clump-forming plant that has hairy leaves that are lance-shaped and toothed. The plant grows up to 2 feet tall and 1.5 feet wide. The flowers are small and yellow and grow in clusters on top of the stems. The plant blooms from June to August. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. The plant is drought tolerant and does well in rocky areas.
Care Guide
Hieracium Scabrum is an easy plant to care for. Here are some care tips:- Water: The plant prefers dry to medium moisture levels. Water the plant only when the soil is dry to the touch.- Fertilization: The plant does not require fertilizer.- Soil: The plant prefers well-drained soil that is slightly alkaline to neutral.- Sunlight: The plant prefers full sun to partial shade.- Hardiness Zones: Hieracium Scabrum grows well in zones 3-8.
Common Pests & Diseases
Hieracium Scabrum is prone to powdery mildew and rust. The plant can also be attacked by aphids and spider mites. To prevent these problems, water the plant only when the soil is dry and avoid over-fertilizing the plant.
Habitat
Hieracium Scabrum is native to Europe and Asia. The plant grows in rocky areas and prefers well-drained soil. The plant is drought tolerant and does well in dry climates.
Question and Answer
Q: Can Hieracium Scabrum grow in full shade?
A: No, the plant prefers full sun to partial shade.
Q: Does Hieracium Scabrum require fertilizer?
A: No, the plant does not require fertilizer.
Q: How often should I water Hieracium Scabrum?
A: Water the plant only when the soil is dry to the touch.
Q: What are the common pests and diseases that attack Hieracium Scabrum?
A: The plant is prone to powdery mildew, rust, aphids, and spider mites.
Related Plants
– Hieracium Aurantiacum- Hieracium Pilosella- Hieracium Lachenalii- Hieracium Paniculatum
References
– “Hieracium Scabrum”, Missouri Botanical Garden, accessed July 12, 2021, https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=276982&isprofile=0&.- “Hieracium Scabrum”, Plants for a Future, accessed July 12, 2021, https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Hieracium+scabrum.
