How much sun does Narrow-leaf Hawk's-beard need?

Narrow-leaf Hawk's-beard grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Narrow-leaf Hawk's-beard bloom?

Narrow-leaf Hawk's-beard blooms in June, July, and August.

Where is Narrow-leaf Hawk's-beard native?

Narrow-leaf Hawk's-beard (Crepis tectorum) is native to WA, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Narrow-leaf Hawk's-beard attract?

Narrow-leaf Hawk's-beard draws bees and flies.

Is Narrow-leaf Hawk's-beard HOA-friendly?

Narrow-leaf Hawk's-beard takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Narrow-leaf Hawk's-beard

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Crepis tectorum

Last reviewed: June 2026

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

8"–24" H × 4"–12" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

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.

Common questions

How much sun does Narrow-leaf Hawk's-beard need?: Narrow-leaf Hawk's-beard grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Narrow-leaf Hawk's-beard bloom?: Narrow-leaf Hawk's-beard blooms in June, July, and August.
Where is Narrow-leaf Hawk's-beard native?: Narrow-leaf Hawk's-beard (Crepis tectorum) is native to WA, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Narrow-leaf Hawk's-beard attract?: Narrow-leaf Hawk's-beard draws bees and flies.
Is Narrow-leaf Hawk's-beard HOA-friendly?: Narrow-leaf Hawk's-beard 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 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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