Hieracium lachenalii, commonly known as Alpine hawkweed, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Native to the mountainous regions of Europe and Asia, it thrives in alpine meadows, rocky slopes, and subalpine forests.
The plant features a basal rosette of lance-shaped leaves with toothed edges. Its stem can grow up to 30 cm tall and bears small yellow flowers arranged in clusters at the top. These flowers bloom from June to August.
For centuries, Hieracium lachenalii has been used for its anti-inflammatory properties in traditional medicine. Additionally, it has served as a natural dye for textiles.
However, this plant is considered invasive in some areas outside its native range due to its ability to spread rapidly through seed dispersal and vegetative reproduction.
Overall, Hieracium lachenalii is an intriguing alpine plant with medicinal and cultural significance. However, it should be carefully monitored if introduced into non-native habitats to prevent potential invasiveness.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Hieracium
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 1
- Mature Height
- 10 cm to 91 cm
- Mature Spread
- 20 cm to 40 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green, Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Flower Size
- 2.54 cm to 3.56 cm
- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Other names.
