Narrow-leaf Hawk's-beard
Crepis tectorum
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
8"–24" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
WA
Pollinators
bees, flies
Narrow-leaf hawk's-beard is a small annual wildflower with bright yellow dandelion-like blooms that appear throughout the summer months. This compact plant forms neat clumps with narrow leaves and requires minimal water once established. It completes its lifecycle in one season, self-seeding for the following year.
In an HOA neighborhood
Narrow-leaf Hawk's-beard 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.
- Strongly resembles dandelions which are considered weeds
- Annual lifecycle means patchy appearance as plants die
- Common name includes 'weed' which raises HOA concerns
Wildlife value
The cheerful yellow flowers attract native bees and beneficial flies during the peak summer blooming period. As an annual, it provides seasonal nectar resources when many other plants may be stressed by summer heat.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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