Pilosella officinarum
Also Known As
- Hieracium pilosella
- Mouse-Ear Hawkweed
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 6"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 5a-10b
Pilosella officinarum plant details
Pilosella officinarum is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Pilosella officinarum
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: allelopathic, rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Pilosella officinarum
- USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
The loveliest shade of yellow, so clear and icy. Hard to describe. Fuzzy grey green foliage. Excellent groundcover for dry and sunny places. Ours grow with the cactus.
By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
Gardening facts about Pilosella officinarum plant
How to Grow Pilosella officinarum
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Water Needs
- occasional - low
Sun Exposure
- sun
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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