Autumn Hawkbit

Common name: Autumn Hawkbit

Botanical name: Leontodon autumnalis

Family: Asteraceae

Life cycle: Perennial

Habitat: This weed forms as a low growing, rosette type plant in the base of the turf. It will grow in most types of soil but it prefers moist conditions.

Leaf: The leaves are dark green, narrow with visibly pointed lobes. Similar in appearance to the dandelion but narrower.

Flowers: Typical yellow dandelion like flowers are bourne in clusters on branched stalks. The flowers bloom between June and October.

Removal & control: Autumn hawkbit can be removed via hand, taking care to remove the deep taproot. Promote a thick coverage of turf with regular feeding to help suppress weeds from encroaching.

This weed can be treated with a selective weed killer and a single application is usually enough for control.