Kalm’s Hawkweed flowers attract a variety of native bees. Ultimately, I could not find a lot of information on faunal-floral interaction. It is possibly a host plant for one moth and the Ruffed Grouse and Wild Turkey eat the seeds and leaves to some extent (illinoiswildflower.info). It is a cute wildflower that seems to adapt to many garden settings.
Photo credit: Joshua Mayer
Kalm’s Hawkweed flowers attract a variety of native bees. Ultimately, I could not find a lot of information on faunal-floral interaction. It is possibly a host plant for one moth and the Ruffed Grouse and Wild Turkey eat the seeds and leaves to some extent (illinoiswildflower.info). It is a cute wildflower that seems to adapt to many garden settings.
Photo credit: Joshua Mayer
Life Cycle: Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full - Part shade
Soil Moisture: Medium/wet – Dry
Height: 1-3 feet
Plant Spacing: 0.5-1 foot
Bloom Time: July-October
Bloom Color: Yellow
Advantages: Pollinator Favorite
Host Plant: 1 species of moth uses this as a caterpillar host plant in our area (illinoiswildflower.info)
