Rough Hawkweed
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.
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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