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Woodland Hawkweed Plant Care
Hieracium silvestre Tausch
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This plant's unique feature is its glossy, lance-shaped leaves that form a rosette. Originally from Europe, it is highly sought after by plant collectors for its striking yellow flowers that sprout in clusters atop tall stems. Its vibrant blooms and easy care make it a prized addition to any garden.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–75°F
50–70%
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How do you care for Woodland Hawkweed?
Water Woodland Hawkweed every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 65–75°F (18–24°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Woodland Hawkweed Native To?
- Albania
- Austria
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- The Netherlands
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
What Is the Woodland Hawkweed?
Woodland Hawkweed (Hieracium silvestre) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Hieracium genus. Woodland Hawkweed is native to Europe. Woodland Hawkweed is also known as Hieracioides flexuosa, Hieracium aspericaule, Hieracium auratum.
Woodland Hawkweed displays a low rosette, clumping growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately . Woodland Hawkweed produces small yellow clustered flowers in flat-topped clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Woodland Hawkweed?
Hieracium silvestre requires watering every 7–14 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 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Woodland Hawkweed Need?
Woodland Hawkweed thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Woodland Hawkweed Prefer?
Hieracium silvestre grows best at temperatures of 65–75°F. Woodland Hawkweed prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–75°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Woodland Hawkweed?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Woodland Hawkweed to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Woodland Hawkweed?
Feed Woodland Hawkweed every 2 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 2 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 Woodland Hawkweed?
Repot every 1-2 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 Woodland Hawkweed?
Woodland Hawkweed can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets. Similar propagation techniques also apply to white-flowered hawkweed plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Woodland Hawkweed Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Woodland 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 Woodland Hawkweed?
Woodland Hawkweed is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, leaf miners. 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 Woodland Hawkweed Need?
Woodland Hawkweed grows outdoors in USDA Zone 4a – 8b. It survives winters down to planting zone 4a. Woodland Hawkweed is native to Europe.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4a – 8b
Keep exploring plants
Woodland 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 Hieracium genus — compare its care with other Hieracium species on PlantoScan.
Hieracium is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Woodland Hawkweed thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Hieracium Species
Other Hieracium species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Hieracium silvestre Tausch, family Asteraceae (first published in Flora 11(1, Ergänzungsbl.): 70 (1828)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Woodland 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: la la means I love you, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 4a – 8b, 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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