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Small hawk's-beard Plant Care
Crepis segetalis Roth ex Steud.
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Crepis tectorum, commonly referred to as 'the narrowleaf hawksbeard' or 'narrow-leaved hawk's-beard', is an annual or winter annual plant between 30 and 100 centimetres in height. Originating in Siberia before being introduced to Canada in 1890, the narrowleaf hawksbeard's is an invasive species. Maintaining one branched, hairless and leafy stem during maturity, the narrowleaf hawksbeard has yellow leaves which are arranged in an alternate manner and less than 0.5 inches (13 mm) wide.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Small hawk's-beard?
Water Small hawk's-beard 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 Small hawk's-beard?
Small hawk's-beard (Crepis segetalis) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Crepis genus. Small hawk's-beard is native to Siberia before being introduced to Canada in 1890, the narrowleaf hawksbeard is an invasive species. Small hawk's-beard is also known as Corn hawk's-beard, Crepis angustifolia, Crepis campestris.
Small hawk's-beard displays an upright, branching perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Small hawk's-beard produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Small hawk's-beard?
Crepis segetalis 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 Small hawk's-beard Need?
Small hawk's-beard thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Small hawk's-beard Prefer?
Crepis segetalis grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Small hawk's-beard prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Small hawk's-beard?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Small hawk's-beard to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Small hawk's-beard?
Feed Small hawk's-beard 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 Small hawk's-beard?
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 Small hawk's-beard?
Small hawk's-beard 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 Small hawk's-beard Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Small hawk's-beard, 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 Small hawk's-beard?
Small hawk's-beard 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 Small hawk's-beard Need?
Small hawk's-beard grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Small hawk's-beard is native to Siberia before being introduced to Canada in 1890, the narrowleaf hawksbeard is an invasive species. In cooler regions, grow Small hawk's-beard as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Small hawk's-beard 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.
Small hawk's-beard 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 segetalis Roth ex Steud., family Asteraceae (first published in Nomencl. Bot. 1: 437 (1840)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Small hawk's-beard, 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: Julcatai, CC BY-SA 3.0, 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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