Glaucous fox-and-cubs
Pilosella lactucella
Glaucous fox-and-cubs is a low-growing European wildflower that does best in open, sunny to partly shaded spots with poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil. It requires minimal watering once established and little to no fertilization. This plant is best suited for wildflower meadows, rock gardens, or naturalized areas where it can spread gently without much intervention.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Lightly Until Soil Is Just Moist; Avoid Waterlogging As The Plant Prefers Well-Drained Conditions
Soil pH
5 – 5.5
Temperature
-25° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 11, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)
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