Rattlesnake Weed
Hieracium venosum

Height: 1-2 ft
Spread: 1 ft
Bloom Time: April-July
Sunlight: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry, Very Dry
Life Cycle: Perennial
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The bright yellow flowers of Rattlesnake Weed are used by small native bees, and the airy stems can reach heights of 1-2 feet tall, blooming in April-July. This species prefers dry, well-drained soil in partially shaded settings and dappled light of open woods. Its leaves grow in a rosette at the ground and have striking red/purple veins during portions of the year.