Status:
valid
Authors:
Rouy
Source:
gcc
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Fl. France 9: 434 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060856
Common Names
- Hieracium
- Hawkweed
- Bernard's Hawkweed
Description
Hieracium bernardi (also called Bernard's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Alps. It grows in rocky, grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium bernardi is an attractive ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long blooming period and is attractive to butterflies and bees. It can also be used as a ground cover in dry, sunny areas.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hieracium bernardi sub. bernardi
Hieracium bernardi sub. templare (Arrigoni) Greuter
Hieracium bernardi sub. gallurense (Arrigoni) Greuter
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium bernardi is yellow and has a single head of ray florets. The seed is small and oval-shaped, with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium bernardi is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division should be done in the spring or fall. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Hieracium bernardi
Hieracium bernardi is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas, meadows, and pastures.
Hieracium bernardi FAQ
What are the growing requirements of Hieracium bernardi?
Hieracium bernardi requires full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
How do I propagate Hieracium bernardi?
Hieracium bernardi can be propagated by seed or cuttings.
What is the lifespan of Hieracium bernardi?
Hieracium bernardi has a lifespan of up to 5 years.
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,