Hieracium aurantiacum
Devil's-paintbrush · Orange hawkweed · Fox-and-cubs · Grim-the-collier · Fox And Cubs
Description
Source: leafsnapPilosella aurantiaca (fox-and-cubs, orange hawk bit,: 208 devil's paintbrush, grim-the-collier) is a perennial flowering plant in the family Asteraceae that is native to alpine regions of central and southern Europe, where it is protected in several regions.
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun
Fox-and-cubs does best with plenty of light and can stay healthy with moderate sun exposure. Coming from an environment that is often bright, it is adapted to sunny conditions. However, extended periods of too little light or overly intense light can damage the plant's health.
🌡️ Temperature 5–35°C
Fox-and-cubs prefers to grow in cool and temperate environments, with a preferred temperature range of 41 to 95 ℉ (5 to 35 ℃). In warmer conditions, fox-and-cubs will do well in shaded areas to avoid excessive heat. During colder months, fox-and-cubs can adjust to lower temperatures and tolerate light frosts.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 6-6
🌱 Fertilizer
Usually a single fertilizer application in spring is adequate for Fox-and-cubs, though repeated feedings can boost growth. Apply every month to six weeks. Fertilization improves the leaves' appearance and function, maintaining uniform color and a healthy texture. It also encourages root development and nutrient uptake, supporting long-term plant health.
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Hieracium
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 5-9
- Mature Height
- 49 cm to 76 cm
- Mature Spread
- 30 cm to 40 cm
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- Orange
- Flower Size
- 1.52 cm to 2.54 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Spring
- Harvest Time
- Summer
- Native Area
- Sweden, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia, Belarus, Ukraine, Norway, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, United Kingdom, Romania, France