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Plant of the day · Monday 21 September 2026

Brecons Hawkweed

Hieracium breconicola

Brecons Hawkweed

Meet a rare, mountain-loving wildflower that brings a touch of the Welsh peaks to your garden borders.

Brecons Hawkweed is a rare perennial herb that naturally grows in the mountainous regions of Wales. This slow-growing plant reaches heights of one-quarter to one-half of a meter, making it a perfect fit for outdoor borders. It pairs beautifully with companion plants like alpine pinks and fescue grass.

Growing this wildflower is highly manageable for beginners, requiring only a moderate level of care. It thrives in either full sun or partial shade and needs just a moderate amount of water. Once established, the plant is drought-tolerant and can be propagated by seed or by dividing the roots.

During the summer, the plant blooms with flowers that attract bees and small butterflies to your yard. It also features unique leaves with varied spotting and pubescence, which is a botanical term for fine, downy hairs. This touch of texture adds subtle visual interest to your outdoor garden space.

moderate 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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