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Bulbous Hawksbeard Plant Care
Crepis bulbosa L.
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Aetheorhiza is a genus of flowering plants in the daisy family described as a genus in 1827.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Bulbous Hawksbeard?
Water Bulbous Hawksbeard 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 Bulbous Hawksbeard Native To?
What Is the Bulbous Hawksbeard?
Bulbous Hawksbeard (Crepis bulbosa) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Crepis genus. Bulbous Hawksbeard is native to the Mediterranean basin countries of southern Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa, as well as the Azores (Terceira) and Ireland. Bulbous Hawksbeard is also known as Leontodon bulbosus, Aetheorhiza bulbosa, Crepis bulbosa.
Bulbous Hawksbeard displays an upright, branching perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Bulbous Hawksbeard produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Bulbous Hawksbeard?
Crepis bulbosa 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 Bulbous Hawksbeard Need?
Bulbous Hawksbeard thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Bulbous Hawksbeard Prefer?
Crepis bulbosa grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Bulbous Hawksbeard prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Bulbous Hawksbeard?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Bulbous Hawksbeard to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Bulbous Hawksbeard?
Feed Bulbous Hawksbeard 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 Bulbous Hawksbeard?
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 Bulbous Hawksbeard?
Bulbous Hawksbeard can be propagated through seeds, division of root clumps.
Is the Bulbous Hawksbeard Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Bulbous Hawksbeard, 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 Bulbous Hawksbeard?
Bulbous Hawksbeard 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 Bulbous Hawksbeard Need?
Bulbous Hawksbeard grows outdoors in USDA Zone 8a – 10b. It survives winters down to planting zone 8a. Bulbous Hawksbeard is native to the Mediterranean basin countries of southern Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa, as well as the Azores (Terceira) and Ireland.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 8a – 10b
Keep exploring plants
Bulbous Hawksbeard 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 (family Asteraceae) — search all Crepis species in the plant lookup.
Bulbous Hawksbeard thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Crepis bulbosa L., family Asteraceae — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Bulbous Hawksbeard, 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: Jardí Botànic de Barcelona, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 8a – 10b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- 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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