Oriental hawksbeard
Youngia japonica
This plant grows close to the ground, with only its yellow attractive flowers growing on long stalks. The flowers open during the day and close when it gets dark.
Status: Least concern, Introduced (East Asian origin)
Habit: Annual herbaceous
Cultivation: Planted by seeds or transplanting
Ecological Function: Attracts pollinators, ground cover
Pollinators: Large bees, butterflies
Soil: Loam, clay, organic soils
Moisture: Well drained soils
Shade: Partial shade, no shade
Urban Biodiversity Initiative (UBI) 