How much sun does Rough Hawkweed need?

Rough Hawkweed grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Rough Hawkweed bloom?

Rough Hawkweed blooms in June, July, and August.

Where is Rough Hawkweed native?

Rough Hawkweed (Hieracium scabrum) is native to AR, CT, DE, GA and 24 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Rough Hawkweed attract?

Rough Hawkweed draws bees and butterflies.

Is Rough Hawkweed HOA-friendly?

Rough Hawkweed takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Rough Hawkweed

Name: Pollinator Patch
Author: Pollinator Patch

Hieracium scabrum

Last reviewed: June 2026

Light

full sun

Water

medium

Size

12"–36" H × 6"–18" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

AR, CT, DE, GA and 24 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

Rough hawkweed is a native perennial wildflower that produces bright yellow dandelion-like blooms on sturdy stems throughout summer. This drought-tolerant plant forms low rosettes of hairy leaves and spreads slowly to create natural colonies in sunny locations.

In an HOA neighborhood

Rough 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 includes 'weed' which raises HOA concerns
Can appear scraggly and informal
May spread beyond intended boundaries

Wildlife value

The cheerful yellow flowers attract native bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects during the long summer blooming period. Seeds provide food for goldfinches and other small birds in fall.

Common questions

How much sun does Rough Hawkweed need?: Rough Hawkweed grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Rough Hawkweed bloom?: Rough Hawkweed blooms in June, July, and August.
Where is Rough Hawkweed native?: Rough Hawkweed (Hieracium scabrum) is native to AR, CT, DE, GA and 24 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Rough Hawkweed attract?: Rough Hawkweed draws bees and butterflies.
Is Rough Hawkweed HOA-friendly?: Rough 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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