Is White Hawkweed safe for pets?

Yes, White Hawkweed (Hieracium Albiflorum) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is White Hawkweed easy to care for?

White Hawkweed has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can White Hawkweed grow indoors?

White Hawkweed is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

White Hawkweed (Hieracium Albiflorum) is a 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 3-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Hieracium albiflorum is a perennial herb native to western North America, characterized by white flowers and a tufted leaf arrangement.

Last updated: February 2026

White Hawkweed

Hieracium Albiflorum

Hieracium albiflorum is a perennial herb native to western North America, characterized by white flowers and a tufted leaf arrangement.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

3-8

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 White Hawkweed

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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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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Taxonomy

Family:Asteraceae

Genus:Hieracium