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Barkhausia bursifolia Plant Care
Barkhausia balbisiana DC.
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Crepis bursifolia, commonly known as Italian hawksbeard, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to southern Europe (Spain, France, Italy, Malta, Greece), as well as being sparingly naturalized in California (primarily in the hills east of San Francisco Bay, but with a few collections from open spots in urban areas inside the Cities of Oakland and San Francisco).
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Barkhausia bursifolia?
Water Barkhausia bursifolia 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 Barkhausia bursifolia Native To?
What Is the Barkhausia bursifolia?
Barkhausia bursifolia (Barkhausia balbisiana) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Barkhausia genus. Barkhausia bursifolia is native to southern Europe, as well as being sparingly naturalized in California. Barkhausia bursifolia is also known as Hieracioides bursifolium, Lagoseris bursifolia, Barkhausia balbisiana.
Barkhausia bursifolia displays a clumping herbaceous perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Barkhausia bursifolia produces daisy-like flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Barkhausia bursifolia?
Barkhausia balbisiana 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 Barkhausia bursifolia Need?
Barkhausia bursifolia thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Barkhausia bursifolia Prefer?
Barkhausia balbisiana grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Barkhausia bursifolia prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Barkhausia bursifolia?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Barkhausia bursifolia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Barkhausia bursifolia?
Feed Barkhausia bursifolia 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
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Barkhausia bursifolia?
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 Barkhausia bursifolia?
Barkhausia bursifolia can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps.
Is the Barkhausia bursifolia Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Barkhausia bursifolia, 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 Barkhausia bursifolia?
Barkhausia bursifolia 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 Barkhausia bursifolia Need?
Barkhausia bursifolia grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Barkhausia bursifolia is native to southern Europe, as well as being sparingly naturalized in California. In cooler regions, grow Barkhausia bursifolia as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
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Barkhausia bursifolia 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.
Barkhausia bursifolia thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Barkhausia balbisiana DC., family Asteraceae (first published in Prodr. 7(1): 155 (1838)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Barkhausia bursifolia, 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.
- Photo: Alogiraf, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons — original.
- 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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