This rare yellow wildflower brings a touch of Northern England's wild limestone pavements to your garden.
The Chapel-le-dale Hawkweed is a rare perennial herb native to the limestone pavements of Northern England. In an outdoor garden, this plant sits low to the ground, reaching a mature height of 0.2 to 0.5 meters. It forms a neat base of toothed leaves with yellow flower heads growing on slender stems.
Caring for this wildflower is difficult, making it a rewarding challenge for a patient gardener. It grows at a moderate pace in either full sun or partial shade, and it requires regular, moderate watering because it is not drought tolerant. You can plant it alongside wild thyme or rock rose to mimic its natural rocky home.
During the summer, the bright yellow blooms act as a magnet for local wildlife. Bees and butterflies will regularly visit the composite flowers, which are flower heads made of many tiny flowers grouped together. It is a wonderful way to support beneficial insects while growing a very uncommon plant.