Hieracium bastrerianum
Care, watering, light and tips for Hieracium bastrerianum on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Asteraceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 0–35 °C
About Hieracium bastrerianum
Hieracium bastrerianum, commonly known as Épervière, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is characterized by its basal rosettes of leaves and flowering stems that emerge with bright yellow, dandelion-like flowers. This plant is an excellent choice for rock gardens, path edges, or naturalized meadows, where its cheerful bloom can stand out.
Native range
Europe, especially in the Alps and other mountainous regions of Central and Southern Europe
Care tips
It prefers full sun exposure or light partial shade for optimal flowering. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry slightly between waterings, as it tolerates drought well once established. It thrives in well-drained soils, preferably sandy or stony, and a common mistake to avoid is waterlogging, which can lead to root rot.
How to save a dying Hieracium bastrerianum
- Warning signs
- Yellowish/wilted basal leaves, weak and limp stems. Stunted growth.
- First aid
- Repot into larger pot with good drainage, use light, fertile substrate. Water moderately.
- What kills it
- Waterlogging, poor or compacted soil. Lack of direct sunlight.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't rotted. It's quite resilient if conditions are corrected.