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Crepis barbigera Plant Care
Crepis barbigera Leiberg
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With its deeply lobed, hairy leaves and tall, slender stems topped with bright yellow flowers, this plant hails from the Western United States. Plant collectors are drawn to Crepis barbigera for its unique foliage and striking blooms, making it a standout addition to any garden or collection.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Crepis barbigera?
Water Crepis barbigera 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 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Crepis barbigera Native To?
What Is the Crepis barbigera?
Crepis barbigera (Crepis barbigera) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Crepis genus. Crepis barbigera is native to the northwestern United States.
Crepis barbigera displays an upright, branching perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Crepis barbigera produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Crepis barbigera?
Crepis barbigera 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 Crepis barbigera Need?
Crepis barbigera thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Crepis barbigera Prefer?
Crepis barbigera grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Crepis barbigera prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Crepis barbigera?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Crepis barbigera to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Crepis barbigera?
Feed Crepis barbigera 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 Crepis barbigera?
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 Crepis barbigera?
Crepis barbigera can be propagated through seeds, division of root clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to tapertip hawksbeard plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Crepis barbigera Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Crepis barbigera, 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 Crepis barbigera?
Crepis barbigera is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. 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 Crepis barbigera Need?
Crepis barbigera grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Crepis barbigera is native to the northwestern United States. In cooler regions, grow Crepis barbigera as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Crepis barbigera 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 Crepis genus — compare its care with other Crepis species on PlantoScan.
Crepis is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Crepis barbigera thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Crepis Species
Other Crepis species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Crepis barbigera Leiberg, family Asteraceae (first published in Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 3(9): 565, pl. 26 (1896)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Crepis barbigera, 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: Thayne Tuason, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, 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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