Narrowleaf Hawkweed
Hieracium umbellatum
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–36" H × 8"–18" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
CO, CT, IA, ID and 23 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
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Narrowleaf hawkweed is a drought-tolerant perennial that produces bright yellow dandelion-like flowers from summer through early fall. This native wildflower forms compact clumps with narrow leaves and requires minimal water once established. It thrives in sunny locations and poor soils where other plants struggle.
In an HOA neighborhood
Narrowleaf Hawkweed 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.
- Name contains 'hawkweed' which has weedy associations
- Can spread and naturalize beyond intended areas
- May look wild or unkempt to conservative neighbors
Wildlife value
The cheerful yellow blooms attract bees and butterflies throughout the long flowering season. This plant provides important late-season nectar when many other flowers have finished blooming.
Common questions
- How much sun does Narrowleaf Hawkweed need?
- Narrowleaf Hawkweed grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Narrowleaf Hawkweed bloom?
- Narrowleaf Hawkweed blooms in June, July, August, and September.
- Where is Narrowleaf Hawkweed native?
- Narrowleaf Hawkweed (Hieracium umbellatum) is native to CO, CT, IA, ID and 23 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Narrowleaf Hawkweed attract?
- Narrowleaf Hawkweed draws bees and butterflies.
- Is Narrowleaf Hawkweed HOA-friendly?
- Narrowleaf Hawkweed 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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