Photo: Johann Georg Sturm (Painter: Jacob Sturm )Public domainvia Wikimedia Commons
Marsh Hawkweed Plant Care
Crepis paludosa Moench
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Crepis paludosa, the marsh hawk's-beard, is a European species of flowering plant in the tribe Cichorieae of the family Asteraceae. It is widespread across much of Europe with isolated populations in Iceland, the Ural Mountains, and the Caucasus.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Marsh Hawkweed?
Water Marsh 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 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Marsh Hawkweed?
Marsh Hawkweed (Crepis paludosa) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Crepis genus. Marsh Hawkweed is also known as Marsh Catsear, Aracium paludosum, Barkhausia paludosa.
Marsh Hawkweed displays an upright, branching perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Marsh Hawkweed produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Marsh Hawkweed?
Crepis paludosa 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 Marsh Hawkweed Need?
Marsh Hawkweed thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Marsh Hawkweed Prefer?
Crepis paludosa grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Marsh Hawkweed prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Marsh Hawkweed?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Marsh Hawkweed to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Marsh Hawkweed?
Feed Marsh 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
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Marsh 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 Marsh Hawkweed?
Marsh Hawkweed 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 Marsh Hawkweed Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Marsh 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 Marsh Hawkweed?
Marsh Hawkweed 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 Marsh Hawkweed Need?
Marsh Hawkweed grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. In cooler regions, grow Marsh Hawkweed as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Marsh 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 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.
Marsh Hawkweed 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 paludosa Moench, family Asteraceae (first published in Methodus : 535 (1794)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Marsh 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.
- Photo: Johann Georg Sturm (Painter: Jacob Sturm ), Public domain, 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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