Stinking Hawk's-beard (Crepis Foetida) is a annual, biennial, or rarely perennial herb in the Asteraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Crepis foetida is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family known as stinking hawksbeard, native to Europe and characterized by its annual or biennial herbaceous growth.

Stinking Hawk's-beard

Stinking Hawk's-beard

Crepis Foetida

Crepis foetida is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family known as stinking hawksbeard, native to Europe and characterized by its annual or biennial herbaceous growth.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
annual, biennial, or rarely perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
4-9

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, gravelly
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator support

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Stinking Hawk's-beard

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Stinking Hawk's-beard
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Taxonomy

Family:Asteraceae
Genus:Crepis