Japanese name: チシマタンポポ（千島蒲公英） Scientific name:Hieracium alpinum
[Overview]
A perennial up to 25 cm tall, growing in its native range on rocky ground in high mountains.
The whole plant is covered with white hairs.
The leaves are basal leaves and leaves clustered near the base of the stem; both are elliptic-spatulate to oblong, about 8 cm long, with entire margins.
The flower heads are yellow and are borne on long flower stalks, usually one per stalk, sometimes two or three.
The fruit is an achene.
[Cultivation]
Propagate from seed or by division.
It prefers a sunny, well-drained, well-ventilated, lean soil.
In spring and autumn, water thoroughly when the soil surface dries; in summer keep it on the dry side to carry it through the season; in winter, give just enough water that the soil does not dry out completely.
Fertilizer can be applied sparingly; place a small amount of slow-release fertilizer on the soil in early spring.
Slugs can be a pest.
