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Herbaceous Perennial

Scorzoneroides autumnalis
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autumn hawkbit

A short, sometimes sprawling, native perennial to about 50cm tall, forming a rosette of narrow, deeply toothed mid-green leaves. Slightly hairy stems bear loose clusters of dandelion-like yellow flowers to 3.5cm wide, the outer petals striped red, from midsummer to autumn

Other common names
arnica
Synonyms
Apargia autumnalis
Leontodon autumnalis
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Yellow Red Green
Autumn Yellow Red Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
Yes
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

A genus of flowering grassland perennials with basal rosettes of long, narrow, green serrated foliage and dandelion-like yellow flowers turning to seed heads

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Europe, Asia, Middle East

How to grow

Cultivation

Often grown as a wildflower in grassy habitats and best grown in an open situation in well-drained alkaline soil with full sun

Propagation

Propagate by seed in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Wildflower meadow
  • Wildlife gardens
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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