Taraxacum officinale
Dandelion
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Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) - Description
Taraxacum officinale, the common dandelion (often simply called "dandelion"), is a flowering herbaceous perennial plant of the family Asteraceae (Compositae). It can be found growing in temperate regions of the world, in lawns, on roadsides, on disturbed banks and shores of water ways, and other areas with moist soils. T.
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) - Blooming
Blooms flowerheads of single stalks.
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) - Growth
Hardy, herbaceous, perennial weed. Taraxacum is highly invasive. Grows in containers or in a small garden where it is constricted.
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) - Planting
Propagate from the seed in spring. Sow in seed trays, prepared for later transplanting. Can also sow directly into the ground, making sure to leave 14" of space between each seed. Blanch in late summer. Cover the dry plants with a lightproof bucket.
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) - Pest
Uncommon.
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) - Interesting facts
There are around 20,000 species of Taraxacum. The sap extruded from Dandelions is poisonous.
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) - Soil and irrigation
Does best in nitrogen-rich soil with good drainage. Needs regular water.
