Description
Crepis paludosa (also called 'Marsh Hawk's-beard', 'Marsh Hawkweed', 'Marsh Hawk's-beard', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers with a dark center. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and ditches.
Uses & Benefits
Crepis paludosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It can also be used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crepis paludosa is a small, yellow-orange disc floret, with a yellow center and a white-cream fringe. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed, with a white-cream fringe. The seedling is a small, green, rounded seedling, with a white-cream fringe.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crepis paludosa is a fast-growing perennial plant that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be thinned out to allow for adequate space between plants. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage further blooming.
Where to Find Crepis paludosa
Crepis paludosa is native to Europe and can be found in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Switzerland.