Queendevil
Hieracium gronovii
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Queendevil (Hieracium gronovii) 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
part sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–36" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AL, AR, CT, DE and 26 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles, flies
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Queendevil is a native perennial wildflower that produces small yellow dandelion-like blooms from June through August. This compact plant grows 1-3 feet tall and spreads slowly, preferring partial sun and average moisture conditions.
In an HOA neighborhood
Queendevil 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.
- Common name 'Queendevil' creates negative perception
- Resembles dandelions which HOAs typically prohibit
- Can appear weedy and informal in maintained landscapes
Wildlife value
The yellow flowers attract various pollinators including native bees, beetles, and flies during the summer months. As a member of the aster family, it provides nectar and pollen resources for beneficial insects.
Common questions
- How much sun does Queendevil need?
- Queendevil grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Queendevil bloom?
- Queendevil blooms in June, July, and August.
- Where is Queendevil native?
- Queendevil (Hieracium gronovii) is native to AL, AR, CT, DE and 26 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Queendevil attract?
- Queendevil draws bees, beetles, and flies.
- Is Queendevil HOA-friendly?
- Queendevil 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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