Dandelion -

(Taraxacum officinale)

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Other Common Names: Lion's Tooth, Bitterwort , Chicoria, Fortune-Teller, Wild Endive, Puffball
Family: Asteraceae Genus: Taraxacum Species: officinale

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Below are common attributes associated to Dandelion.

Plant Type: Herb, Perennial

Temp / Zone: Zone 3A · -40° to -35° F, Zone 3B · -35° to -30° F, Zone 4A · -30° to -25° F, Zone 4B · -25° to -20° F, Zone 5A · -20° to -15° F, Zone 5B · -15° to -10° F, Zone 6A · -10° to -5° F, Zone 6B · -5° to 0° F, Zone 7A · 0° to 5° F, Zone 7B · 5° to 10° F, Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F, Zone 8B · 15° to 20° F, Zone 9A · 20° to 25° F, Zone 9B · 25° to 30° F, Zone 10A · 30° to 35° F, Zone 10B · 35° to 40° F

Sun Exposure: Full / Mostly Sun

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand, Silt

Soil Drainage: Well Drained

Water Needs: Low

Growth Rates: Fast

Flower Color: Bright Yellow, Yellow

Foliage Color: Blue Green

Average Width: .5' to 1'

Average Height: 0' to 1'

Fragrances: None

Season of Color: Fall Blooms, Spring Blooms, Summer Blooms

Resistant To: Drought, Heat

Growth Habits: Clumping, Mounding

Culinary Usages: Drinks / Teas / Juices, Fresh Eating, Salads / Sandwiches

Soil pH: 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5

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Mary Abrams · Gardenality Seed · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F
Your neighbors will not thank you for planting this, but a field of them in full bloom is a beautiful sight!

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