Ear-leaved Hawkweed Plant Care
Barkhausia auriculifolia Rchb.
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Crepis rubra is a European species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae with the common name red hawksbeard or pink hawk's-beard. It is native to the eastern Mediterranean region and is widely cultivated as an ornamental.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–75°F
40–60%
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How do you care for Ear-leaved Hawkweed?
Water Ear-leaved Hawkweed every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Ear-leaved Hawkweed Native To?
What Is the Ear-leaved Hawkweed?
Ear-leaved Hawkweed (Barkhausia auriculifolia) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Barkhausia genus. Ear-leaved Hawkweed is native to the eastern Mediterranean region.
Ear-leaved Hawkweed displays a clumping herbaceous perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Ear-leaved Hawkweed produces daisy-like flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Ear-leaved Hawkweed?
Barkhausia auriculifolia requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Ear-leaved Hawkweed Need?
Ear-leaved Hawkweed thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Ear-leaved Hawkweed Prefer?
Barkhausia auriculifolia grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Ear-leaved Hawkweed prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Ear-leaved Hawkweed?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Ear-leaved Hawkweed to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Ear-leaved Hawkweed?
Feed Ear-leaved Hawkweed every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Ear-leaved Hawkweed?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Ear-leaved Hawkweed?
Ear-leaved Hawkweed can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps.
Is the Ear-leaved Hawkweed Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Ear-leaved Hawkweed, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Ear-leaved Hawkweed?
Ear-leaved Hawkweed is susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Ear-leaved Hawkweed Need?
Ear-leaved Hawkweed grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Ear-leaved Hawkweed is native to the eastern Mediterranean region. In cooler regions, grow Ear-leaved Hawkweed as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Ear-leaved Hawkweed is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Barkhausia genus (family Asteraceae) — search all Barkhausia species in the plant lookup.
Ear-leaved Hawkweed thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Barkhausia auriculifolia Rchb., family Asteraceae (first published in Handb. Gewächsk. ed. 2 2: 1410, in nota (1829)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Ear-leaved Hawkweed, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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