Rough Hawkbit Wildflower Seed (Leontodon hispidus) is a native UK perennial with yellow, dandelion-like blooms that thrive in dry grasslands and meadows, attracting bees and butterflies throughout summer.
Benefits
Long flowering period supports pollinators over summer
Native UK perennial suited to dry, sunny locations
Adds texture and yellow colour to wildflower schemes
Tolerant of poor soils and low-maintenance conditions
Suitable for meadows, verges, and ecological restoration
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Rough Hawkbit (Leontodon hispidus) is a native UK perennial wildflower that resembles a small dandelion, with bright yellow, daisy-like flowers held on slender, upright stems. It brings subtle charm and ecological value to grasslands, wildflower meadows, and roadside verges. Its long flowering period and nectar-rich blooms make it a valuable food source for pollinators, especially bees and butterflies.
Thriving in dry, neutral to calcareous soils, Rough Hawkbit prefers full sun and is well suited to free-draining meadows, banks, and species-rich grassland restoration projects. Its delicate structure adds texture and biodiversity to wildflower planting schemes.
Features & Benefits
Bright yellow, dandelion-like flowers
Long flowering season from early summer to autumn
Supports bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
Native UK species ideal for meadows and verges
Performs well in dry, low-fertility soils
Latin Name:
Leontodon hispidus
Flowering Time:
June – September
Flowering Height:
30 – 50 cm
Life Cycle:
Perennial
Wildflower Seed Approximate Sowing Rate:
2.75kg per acre (6.8kg per hectare)
Sowing Times:
Spring (March – May) or Autumn (August – October)
How to Sow & Preparation
Site Selection: Choose an open, sunny location with well-drained, low-nutrient soil.
Ground Preparation: Remove existing vegetation and create a fine, level seedbed.
Sowing: Broadcast seed evenly across the area by hand or spreader.
Firming: Lightly tread or roll the soil to ensure seed-to-soil contact.
Aftercare: Water if necessary during dry spells; manage competing grass with occasional mowing.
About John Chambers Wildflower Seeds
John Chambers Wildflower Seeds has been a trusted supplier of native UK wildflower seeds for over 35 years. Known for its high-quality, locally sourced seed and outstanding customer service, John Chambers provides ecological solutions for landscape contractors, local authorities, and conservationists focused on creating sustainable, biodiverse landscapes.
Attribute Detail
Latin Name Leontodon hispidus
Flowering Time June – September
Flowering Height 30 – 50 cm
Life Cycle Perennial
Sowing Rate 2.75kg per acre (6.8kg per hectare)
Sowing Period Spring or Autumn
Preferred Conditions Dry, low-nutrient, well-drained soils in full sun
Pollinator Friendly Yes
Minimum Order Quantity 100g
Ideal For Meadows, grasslands, roadside verges, restoration
