Dandelion - Live Plant

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)

Description

Dandelion is a hardy perennial herb recognized for its bright yellow flowers and deeply toothed leaves that grow in a low rosette. The plant is well known for its fluffy seed heads that form after flowering.Long valued in culinary and herbal traditions, nearly every part of the plant can be used, including the leaves, flowers, and roots.

You Will Receive

A well-rooted plant in a 4" container, with a plant height between 6–20 inches. Plants may be lightly trimmed to ensure they fit safely in the shipping box.

Growing Conditions

☀️ Light: Full sun to partial shade

🌱 Soil: Well-draining soil; highly adaptable

💧 Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established

🌡️ Temperature: Thrives in cool to warm climates

📍 USDA Zones: 3–9

❄️ Cold Hardiness: Frost tolerant; perennial in most climates

Growth Habit

• Low growing perennial herb
• 6–18 inches tall
• Forms a basal rosette of deeply toothed leaves

Uses

1. 🥗 Edible Greens: Young leaves used in salads or cooked greens
2. 🍵 Herbal Tea: Roots and leaves commonly used in herbal preparations
3. 🐝 Pollinator Plant: Early nectar source for bees
4. 🌿 Medicinal Herb Garden: Traditional herbal plant

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