Description
Hieracium stellatifrons (also called Star-Fruited Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium stellatifrons is a yellow-green disc-shaped flower head, with a single row of yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow, pointed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium stellatifrons is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer and keep the soil moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and planted in a sunny spot.
Where to Find Hieracium stellatifrons
Hieracium stellatifrons is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Slovakia, and Switzerland.