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A Flora of North America Plant Care
Crepis runcinata (E.James) Torr. & A.Gray
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Crepis runcinata is a North American species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common name fiddleleaf hawksbeard. It is native to western and central Canada (from British Columbia to Manitoba), the western and central United States (from the Pacific as far east as Minnesota, Iowa, western Kansas and northwestern Texas) and northern Mexico (Chihuahua).
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for A Flora of North America?
Water A Flora of North America 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 A Flora of North America Native To?
What Is the A Flora of North America?
A Flora of North America (Crepis runcinata) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Crepis genus. A Flora of North America is native to western and central Canada, the western and central United States and northern Mexico (Chihuahua).
A Flora of North America displays an upright, branching perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. A Flora of North America produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a A Flora of North America?
Crepis runcinata 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 A Flora of North America Need?
A Flora of North America thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the A Flora of North America Prefer?
Crepis runcinata grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. A Flora of North America prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a A Flora of North America?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for A Flora of North America to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a A Flora of North America?
Feed A Flora of North America 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 A Flora of North America?
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 A Flora of North America?
A Flora of North America 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 A Flora of North America Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list A Flora of North America, 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 A Flora of North America?
A Flora of North America 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 A Flora of North America Need?
A Flora of North America grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. A Flora of North America is native to western and central Canada, the western and central United States and northern Mexico (Chihuahua). In cooler regions, grow A Flora of North America as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
A Flora of North America 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.
A Flora of North America 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 runcinata (E.James) Torr. & A.Gray, family Asteraceae (first published in Fl. N. Amer. 2(3): 487 (1843)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list A Flora of North America, 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: Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. Young., 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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