Status:
valid
Authors:
Wiinst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Dansk. Exkurs.-Fl. [C.C. Raunkiaer] ed. 4, 322. 1922 , in clavi
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114808
Common Names
- Hawkweed
- Graceful Hawkweed
- Graceful Hieracium
Description
Hieracium gratiosum (also called 'Graceful Hawkweed', among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that is native to Europe and North America. It has a hairy stem and leaves, and yellow flower heads. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium gratiosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for erosion control and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium gratiosum is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, dark brown and has a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a diameter of 0.5-1 cm.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium gratiosum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and should be watered sparingly. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Hieracium gratiosum
Hieracium gratiosum is native to Europe. It is found in dry, rocky soils in mountainous regions.
Hieracium gratiosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium gratiosum?
Hieracium gratiosum
What is the natural habitat of Hieracium gratiosum?
Hieracium gratiosum is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.
What is the growth habit of Hieracium gratiosum?
Hieracium gratiosum is a low-growing, spreading perennial with a woody base.
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,