Hieracium aurantiacum
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Hieracium aurantiacum

Devil's-paintbrush · Orange hawkweed · Fox-and-cubs · Grim-the-collier · Fox And Cubs

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun Toxicity: low
Temperature
5–35 °C
Soil pH
6–6
Hardiness
Zone 5–9
Click count
93
Observations
442

Description

Source: leafsnap

Pilosella 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.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ 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.

Ideal temperature: 5–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-6
Soil pH: 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

Tags (10)

Common Names (6)

en Devil's-paintbrush
en Orange hawkweed
en Fox-and-cubs
en Grim-the-collier
en Fox And Cubs
en Indian Paintbrush