Invasive Plant Details
Back to Full ListSpotted Hawkweed
Latin Name: Hieracium maculatum
Priority Ranking: High Priority
Identification
Flower: Yellow, dandelion-like flower heads that bloom from late spring to early summer.
Leaves: Narrow, hairy, and dark green with purplish spots.
Stems: Erect, slender, and hairy, growing up to 60 cm tall.
Growing Environment: Prefers well-drained soils in meadows, fields, and disturbed areas.
Growth Habit: A perennial herb that spreads by seeds and creeping stolons, forming dense patches. In situ, Spotted Hawkweed appears as low-growing plants with yellow flowers and spotted leaves in open, grassy habitats.
Priority Ranking: High Priority
Impacts on Environment
Impacts: Moderately invasive in meadows and fields, where it can form dense mats that crowd out native vegetation.
