Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
floccilepium
ID:
77104

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst. ex Omang

Source:
gcc

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Skr. Norske Vidensk.-Akad. Oslo, Mat.-Naturvidensk. Kl. 1938(3): 62 (1939) (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076433



Common Names

  • Floccose Hawkweed
  • Floccose Hieracium
  • Soft-Haired Hawkweed


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Description

Hieracium floccilepium (also called 'Woolly Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in alpine meadows and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium floccilepium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium floccilepium has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium floccilepium is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hieracium floccilepium

Hieracium floccilepium can be found in the western United States, from California to Wyoming and Montana.

Hieracium floccilepium FAQ

What are the benefits of Hieracium floccilepium?

Hieracium floccilepium is an attractive perennial that provides year-round color and texture to the landscape. It is also drought-tolerant and can be used as a windbreak or privacy screen.

What is the ideal growing environment for Hieracium floccilepium?

Hieracium floccilepium prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is also tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels.

How should Hieracium floccilepium be cared for?

Hieracium floccilepium should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer. Pruning should be done in the late winter or early spring to promote new growth.

Species in the Hieracium genus

Hieracium aragonense, Hieracium convergens, Hieracium claricolor, Hieracium criniculosum, Hieracium amphichnoum, Hieracium shoolbredii, Hieracium trachlosimum, Hieracium phaedrocheilon, Hieracium irasuense, Hieracium moravicum, Hieracium glaucopsis, Hieracium gigantum, Hieracium calliglaucum, Hieracium subfusciviride, Hieracium villattingense, Hieracium supernatum, Hieracium austurgilense, Hieracium cuspididentatum, Hieracium adspersum, Hieracium grandifolium, Hieracium hypochoeroides, Hieracium spathulatum, Hieracium stenolomoides, Hieracium berganum, Hieracium guthnikianum, Hieracium glanduliceps, Hieracium semianglicum, Hieracium amplificatum, Hieracium subacuens, Hieracium lanifolium, Hieracium sanguineum, Hieracium palenicae, Hieracium webbianum, Hieracium lugae-pljussae, Hieracium argospathum, Hieracium breconicola, Hieracium turritifolium, Hieracium sermonikense, Hieracium pedunculare, Hieracium parnassi, Hieracium exaltans, Hieracium ruminosiforme, Hieracium carpetanum, Hieracium subanfractum, Hieracium albiduliforme, Hieracium pallidivirens, Hieracium niveicuspis, Hieracium asteroloma, Hieracium pollinense, Hieracium azerbaijanense,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-33090: Based on the initial data import
Simen Oscar Fredrik Omang (1867-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Omang' in the authors string.
Gustav Adolf Hugo Dahlstedt (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dahlst.' in the authors string.