Pronounced (approximate): hy-er-AY-see-um SKAY-brum
Small yellow heads cluster at the top of a leafy stem. Broad oval leaves and stems carry spreading hairs.
Rough Hawkweed (Hieracium scabrum): field photograph. Tap the photo to open the gallery.
Family Asteraceae
Life cycle Perennial
Blooms July – September
Height 1 to 3 feet
Habitat part shade, sun; dry sandy soil; open woods and woodland edges
Common names: Rough Hawkweed · Sticky Hawkweed
Bloom timing varies with latitude, weather and local conditions.
Explore reported observations. Sightings are not a complete range map.
part shade, sun; dry sandy soil; open woods and woodland edges. Flowering season: July – September.
Compare the leafy stem with introduced hawkweeds whose leaves are mainly basal. Rough Hawkweed and Sticky Hawkweed are common names for this species.
Small yellow heads cluster at the top of a leafy stem.
Broad oval leaves and stems carry spreading hairs.
Upper flower stalks bear glandular hairs. Pair close views with a photograph of the whole plant.
5 field photographs. Select a photograph to enlarge it; use Load more photos to see the rest.
Native to North America.
Reported U.S. distribution
AR, CT, DC, DE, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV
Includes native and introduced state records where listed; a state record does not imply occurrence in every county.
Observation maps show submitted records, not every place the plant occurs. Follow local access rules when visiting a site.
Practice recognizing Rough Hawkweed in the flower quiz, or compare it with other plants in the guide.
Field photographs: Where’s Wildlife.