Asteraceae
Crepis runcinata subsp. runcinata
Crepis runcinata subsp. runcinata
Also known as Crepis chamaephylla, Crepis subcarnosa, Crepis petiolata, Crepis alpicola
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Native · Wildflower · Hawksbeard · Yellow Flowers · Asteraceae · Prairie · Rocky Mountain · Perennial · Pollinator · Part Shade
Tapertip hawksbeard is a tough native perennial found across the Rocky Mountain region and Canadian prairies, performing best in partial shade with average moisture. Water regularly during dry spells, especially in its first season while establishing roots. It is an excellent low-maintenance choice for native wildflower plantings and pollinator gardens.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water thoroughly until soil is moist, then allow top inch to dry between waterings · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6.5–9.5
- Temperature
- -10°F to 85°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 5a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 18 in – 3 ft
- Spread
- 2 ft
- Spacing
- 12 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- Yes
- Foliage
- Coarse
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Alberta, British Columbia, Colorado, Idaho, Manitoba, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies
Sources: trefle, usda
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