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Plant of the day · Sunday 13 September 2026

Bristol Channel Hawkweed

Hieracium eustomon

Bristol Channel Hawkweed

Meet an exceptionally rare cliff-dwelling herb that brings pale yellow summer blooms to your garden.

The Bristol Channel Hawkweed is an exceptionally rare perennial herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that lives for multiple years. This plant naturally grows on the limestone cliffs of the Bristol Channel area and thrives outdoors in either full sun or partial shade. In a garden setting, it fits well alongside companion plants like Bristol Rock-Cress and Thyme.

Growing this slow-growing herb requires an expert level of care, making it a wonderful project for those looking to build their gardening skills. It needs moderate watering to stay healthy because it is not tolerant to droughts. Over time, it will grow to a modest mature height of between 0.15 and 0.3 meters.

This plant is well worth a second look for its pale yellow, daisy-like flower heads that bloom in the summer. These bright flowers attract bees to your yard and contrast beautifully with the plant's spotted, grey-green leaves. Additionally, you can garden with peace of mind knowing it is completely non-toxic to both humans and pets.

expert carefull sunmoderate water

Grow it in your garden

Add it to your Bozlea garden and get watering, feeding and pruning built around your soil and weather. Free to start.

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