Taraxacum officinale
Taraxacum officinale
Dandelion is an extremely hardy perennial that thrives in most garden soils with minimal attention. Plant in a sunny to partly shaded spot and water moderately, allowing the soil to partially dry between waterings. Both the leaves and roots are edible and have a long history of medicinal use, making this a rewarding dual-purpose plant.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Lightly Until Soil Is Moist; Tolerates Short Dry Spells
Soil pH
4.8 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Coarse
Propagation: Seed
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 10, 2022 by Emeline (cc-by-sa)
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