
Gray hawk's-beard
Crepis occidentalis
Gray hawk's-beard is a low-growing native wildflower of western North America that produces cheerful yellow dandelion-like blooms in spring and early summer. It thrives in well-drained, rocky or gravelly soils in sunny to lightly shaded spots and requires very little supplemental watering once established. An excellent choice for native plant gardens, rock gardens, or naturalized meadow plantings where it supports native bees and butterflies.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Flowers
yellow
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Moderately; Allow The Top Inch Of Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
5.7 – 7.5
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 48″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Coarse
Propagation: Seed, Division, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Feb 16, 2013 by EOL − Barry Breckling (cc-by-nc-sa)
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