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Narrowleaf Hawkweed

Hieracium umbellatum

Last reviewed: June 2026

Narrowleaf Hawkweed (Hieracium umbellatum)
Photo: Johann Georg Sturm (Painter: Jacob Sturm) / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

Toxicity unknown

Narrowleaf Hawkweed (Hieracium umbellatum) 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

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 vouchered herbarium specimen records 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 vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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