Leontodon rigens
rigid hawkbit
A perennial to about 40cm with a fleshy rootstock and a basal rosette of bright green, rather thick leaves with toothed edges. From mid-summer to early autumn produces large heads of bright yellow, dandelion-like flowers
Synonyms
Leontodon rigens 'Girandole'Microseris ringens hort. 'Girandole'
see moreMicroseris ringens hort.
Microderis rigens
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Leontodon are herbaceous perennials with a basal rosette of entire or pinnately lobed leaves, and simple or branched stems bearing yellow flowerheads in summer or autumn
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Azores
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, preferably sandy soil, in full sun or light shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed in spring or by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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