Autumn Hawkbit
Scorzoneroides autumnalis
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Autumn Hawkbit (Scorzoneroides autumnalis) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
4"–18" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
Native alternatives to Autumn Hawkbit
Autumn Hawkbit is not native to the United States. These natives fill a similar role in a planting, matched on bloom season, bloom color and mature size.
Before you buy
Your city may pay you to plant this
Cities and water utilities offer rebates for replacing lawn with native and water-wise plants. We track 452 programs across 44 states, each with a link to the provider and the date we last checked it.
Find rebates in your areaAutumn hawkbit is a low-growing perennial that produces bright yellow dandelion-like flowers from summer through fall. This compact plant forms neat rosettes of leaves and thrives in sunny locations with minimal water requirements.
In an HOA neighborhood
Autumn Hawkbit takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Resembles dandelions which many consider weedy
- May spread and naturalize beyond intended areas
- Common name includes 'hawkbit' which sounds like a weed
Wildlife value
The long blooming period provides nectar for bees, butterflies, and beetles from June through September. The extended flower season makes it particularly valuable for late-season pollinators.
Common questions
- How much sun does Autumn Hawkbit need?
- Autumn Hawkbit grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Autumn Hawkbit bloom?
- Autumn Hawkbit blooms in June, July, August, and September.
- What pollinators does Autumn Hawkbit attract?
- Autumn Hawkbit draws bees, butterflies, and beetles.
- Is Autumn Hawkbit HOA-friendly?
- Autumn Hawkbit takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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