Rough hawkbit (Leontodon hispidus)
Care, watering, light and tips for Rough hawkbit on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Asteraceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 0–35 °C
About Rough hawkbit
Leontodon hispidus, commonly known as Rough Hawkbit, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family, characterized by its basal rosettes of hairy leaves and flowering stems bearing a single bright yellow, dandelion-like flower. Its blooms brighten meadows, roadsides, and naturalistic gardens, attracting pollinators. It's a charming plant to add a rustic and wild touch to any sunny outdoor space.
Native range
Europe and temperate Asia
Care tips
It prefers full sun exposure for abundant flowering, although it toler tolerates some partial shade. It is quite drought-tolerant once established, but appreciates moderate watering during dry spells, avoiding waterlogging. It adapts to a wide range of well-drained soils, even poor or sandy ones, but thrives best in moderately fertile substrates. A common mistake is planting it in excessively wet or poorly drained soils, which can lead to root rot.
How to save a dying Rough hawkbit
- Warning signs
- Wilting, yellowing, or browning leaves, especially if flowering is poor or absent.
- First aid
- Transplant to well-drained soil with direct sun. Ensure moderate watering during drought.
- What kills it
- Too much shade, heavy or waterlogged soil. It does not tolerate lack of sun.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act quickly to correct the environment and watering.