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Stiff Hawkweed Plant Care
Crepis rigida Waldst. & Kit.
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Crepis pannonica, the pasture hawksbeard, is a European species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to eastern Europe (Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Ukraine, Russia, etc.) and the Caucasus, as well as being sparingly naturalized in the State of Connecticut in the northeastern United States.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Stiff Hawkweed?
Water Stiff 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.
Where Is the Stiff Hawkweed Native To?
What Is the Stiff Hawkweed?
Stiff Hawkweed (Crepis rigida) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Crepis genus. Stiff Hawkweed is native to eastern Europe and the Caucasus, as well as being sparingly naturalized in the State of Connecticut in the northeastern United States. Stiff Hawkweed is also known as Barkhausia rigida, Berinia pannonica, Brachyderea rigida.
Stiff Hawkweed displays an upright, branching perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Stiff Hawkweed produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Stiff Hawkweed?
Crepis rigida 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 Stiff Hawkweed Need?
Stiff Hawkweed thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Stiff Hawkweed Prefer?
Crepis rigida grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Stiff Hawkweed prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Stiff Hawkweed?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Stiff Hawkweed to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Stiff Hawkweed?
Feed Stiff 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 Stiff 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 Stiff Hawkweed?
Stiff 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 Stiff Hawkweed Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Stiff 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 Stiff Hawkweed?
Stiff 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 Stiff Hawkweed Need?
Stiff Hawkweed grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Stiff Hawkweed is native to eastern Europe and the Caucasus, as well as being sparingly naturalized in the State of Connecticut in the northeastern United States. In cooler regions, grow Stiff Hawkweed as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Stiff 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.
Stiff 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 rigida Waldst. & Kit., family Asteraceae (first published in Descr. Icon. Pl. Hung. 1: 18, t. 19 (1799-1802)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Stiff 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: Stefan.lefnaer, 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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