Largeflower Hawksbeard
Crepis occidentalis
Last reviewed: October 2026
Toxicity unknown
Largeflower Hawksbeard (Crepis occidentalis) 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.
The USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab) does not flag Largeflower Hawksbeard as toxic to livestock.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
6"–24" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AZ, CA, CO, ID and 8 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
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Gray hawk's-beard is a compact annual wildflower that produces cheerful yellow daisy-like blooms from late spring through summer. This drought-tolerant native grows in small clumps and thrives in sunny, well-drained locations with minimal water once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Largeflower Hawksbeard 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.
- Annual growth creates gaps in plantings
- Common name includes 'weed' which raises HOA concerns
- Can appear scraggly or informal compared to traditional landscaping
Wildlife value
The bright yellow flowers attract native bees and beneficial beetles during the long blooming season from May through July.
Common questions
- How much sun does Largeflower Hawksbeard need?
- Largeflower Hawksbeard grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Largeflower Hawksbeard bloom?
- Largeflower Hawksbeard blooms in May, June, and July.
- Where is Largeflower Hawksbeard native?
- Largeflower Hawksbeard (Crepis occidentalis) is native to AZ, CA, CO, ID and 8 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Largeflower Hawksbeard toxic to livestock?
- The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Largeflower Hawksbeard as toxic to livestock.
- What pollinators does Largeflower Hawksbeard attract?
- Largeflower Hawksbeard draws bees and beetles.
- Is Largeflower Hawksbeard HOA-friendly?
- Largeflower Hawksbeard takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. 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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