Smooth hawk's-beard (Crepis capillaris)
Care, watering, light and tips for Smooth hawk's-beard on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Asteraceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 0–35 °C
About Smooth hawk's-beard
Crepis capillaris, commonly known as Smooth Hawk's-beard, is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is characterized by its small, dandelion-like yellow flowers, which appear on slender, branched stems. It is ideal for wildflower gardens, naturalized meadows, or as a filler plant in borders and beds.
Native range
Europe and North Africa
Care tips
It prefers full sun to partial shade exposure and adapts to a wide range of soils, as long as they are well-drained. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out slightly between waterings, as it is quite drought-tolerant once established. Avoid over-fertilizing, as this can promote excessive foliage growth at the expense of flowering.
How to save a dying Smooth hawk's-beard
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or whitish leaves, droopy stem, stunted growth.
- First aid
- Repot in well-draining soil, water moderately, place in partial shade.
- What kills it
- Constant waterlogging, intense direct sun without acclimatization, nutrient deficiency.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't completely rotted and stem retains some turgor.