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White Hawkweed

Hieracium albiflorum

Last reviewed: June 2026

White Hawkweed (Hieracium albiflorum)
Photo: (c) Don Loarie, some rights reserved (CC BY)

Light

part sun

Water

low

Size

12"–24" H × 6"–12" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

CA, CO, ID, MT and 7 more states

Pollinators

bees, flies

White hawkweed is a native perennial that produces clusters of small white daisy-like flowers on slender stems during summer months. This low-growing wildflower forms compact clumps and thrives in partially sunny locations with minimal water once established.

In an HOA neighborhood

White 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 'hawkweed' which has negative connotations
  • Can appear weedy and informal in maintained landscapes
  • May spread beyond intended areas

Wildlife value

The summer blooms attract various native bees and beneficial flies for pollination. The seeds may also provide food for small birds and wildlife.

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.

Does White Hawkweed fit your yard? Open it in Pollinator Patch to check it against your sun, soil, and HOA-conscious filters.