Plant Overview
Called 'Fox and cubs' because of the appearance of the open flowers (the fox) alongside the flower buds (the cubs). Lovely, deep-orange flowers held in clusters on tall slender stems that emerge from low rosettes of hairy foliage from June to September.
Loved by bees.
An absolutely wonderful, vigorous plant, which needs plenty of space.
Native to Central and Southern Europe, where in some areas it is protected. Naturalised in many areas of Britain.
Height and Spread: 30cm x 90cm
Common name(s): Fox and cubs; Orange hawkweed