Cat’s ear (Hypochaeris radicata) is a perennial plant that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and up to 10cm wide.
This plant has several common names including: cat’s ear, Australian cape weed or California dandelion.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: cat’s ear, Australian cape weed, California dandelion
Scientific name: Hypochaeris radicata
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Bushy
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: Up to 10cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife Gardens
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Cat’s ear (Hypochaeris radicata) – Tony Rebelo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Cat’s ear (Hypochaeris radicata) – Eclipse2009, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
