Meadow hawkweed (Hieracium mollitum)
Care, watering, light and tips for Meadow hawkweed on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Asteraceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 0–35 °C
About Meadow hawkweed
Hieracium mollitum, commonly known as Hawkweed, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is characterized by its basal rosettes of hairy leaves and flowering stems that emerge with bright yellow, daisy-like flowers. It is ideal for rock gardens, naturalized meadows, or as ground cover in sunny areas.
Native range
Central and Southern Europe
Care tips
It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils, ideally sandy or stony. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out between waterings, as it is drought-tolerant once established. Avoid waterlogging, which can lead to root rot; it's a plant that thrives on low maintenance.
How to save a dying Meadow hawkweed
- Warning signs
- Yellowish, wilted basal leaves or dry edges; slow or stunted growth.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture. Repot if waterlogged or very compacted.
- What kills it
- Overwatering that rots roots or complete lack of water during dry spells.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots are not completely rotted and some green leaves remain.