Dandelion (Taraxacum lyperum)
Care, watering, light and tips for Dandelion on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Asteraceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 0–35 °C
About Dandelion
Taraxacum lyperum, known as 'sirlig maskros' in Swedish, is a dandelion species characterized by its delicately lobed leaves and vibrant yellow flowers. Although often considered a 'weed', this perennial plant adds a wild and cheerful touch to meadows, informal gardens, or as part of a pollinator garden. Its flowers are an early and vital resource for bees and other beneficial insects.
Care tips
This robust plant thrives in full sun to partial shade, adapting to a wide range of conditions. It prefers well-drained soil but is not particular and will tolerate poor or compacted soils. Watering is generally unnecessary once established, except during extreme drought periods. A common mistake is attempting to eradicate it completely, thereby losing its ecological value and natural resilience.
How to save a dying Dandelion
- Warning signs
- Yellowing or wilting leaves, soft stems, lack of flowering or wilting flowers.
- First aid
- Transplant to better draining soil with more sun, or amend existing soil. Water moderately.
- What kills it
- Overwatering (root rot) or very compacted soil preventing taproot growth.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if water or soil issues are corrected quickly before severe root rot.