Scorzoneroides autumnalis
Autumn Hawkbit is a fabulous UK-native, low-growing perennial with slender stems topped by bright yellow, dandelion-like blooms. Its tidy rosette of narrow leaves makes it ideal for sunny borders, wildflower meadows, and naturalistic plantings. It pairs beautifully with Betony and Bird's-foot Trefoil, both of which are also available in our store.
🌿 Full Sun, Part Sun 
🌿 Pet Friendly 
🌿 Medium Pollen 
🌿 Growth Habit: Returns each year; spreads gently by seed 
🌿 Medium flower; Height & Spread = 30–40 cm tall × 20–30 cm wide
🌿 Wildlife Value: Excellent late-season nectar source for bees, hoverflies, and other pollinators when few other flowers remain.
Care: Prefers well-drained soil, from sandy to average loam. Water during prolonged dry spells but avoid waterlogging. Best in full sun but tolerates part shade. Suitable for containers such as small pots or window boxes with a minimum depth and diameter of 15–20 cm. When planting in the ground, leave at least 20 cm of space around each plant to allow the rosette to expand naturally. It self-seeds lightly; removing flowers when they die off, before seed pods form, will reduce spread if desired. Autumn Hawkbit will recede in winter but return in spring; there is no need to allow seeds to form unless you would like it to spread amongst the garden. This species is easy to maintain and does not behave invasively.
Allergen Information: Medium pollen. Flowers mainly from July to October, with pollen levels highest in late summer. Individual sensitivities can vary and may develop over time. Pocket Wilds accepts no responsibility for any allergic reaction.
Pet Safety Notice: “Pet Friendly” means this plant is generally considered safe to be touched, sniffed, or lightly ingested by dogs and cats; however, no plant should be deliberately eaten in large quantities, as digestive upset may occur if it’s unfamiliar to the body. Individual allergies or sensitivities can also develop at any time, so Pocket Wilds always suggests supervision when introducing new plants to curious hands, paws, or mouths.
Fun Fact: In English folklore, hawkbits were once believed to sharpen a hawk’s eyesight — a myth likely inspired by their bright, eye-like flower heads and their presence in open meadows where birds of prey hunt.