Dandelion (Taraxacum graminicolor)
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 graminicolor, commonly known as dandelion or pissenlit, is a perennial herbaceous species belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is characterized by its basal, lanceolate, and toothed leaves, forming a rosette, and its distinctive bright yellow flowers grouped in solitary capitula. This versatile plant can beautify natural-style gardens, meadows, or even pots, adding a wild and cheerful touch.
Native range
Europe and temperate Asia
Care tips
It prefers full sun exposure for abundant flowering, although it tolerates partial shade. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry slightly between waterings, as it is susceptible to waterlogging. It adapts to a wide range of soils but prefers well-drained and fertile ones. A common mistake is to indiscriminately remove it, thus losing its ecological value and properties.
How to save a dying Dandelion
- Warning signs
- Wilted, yellowing, or spotted leaves, stunted growth.
- First aid
- Replant in rich, well-draining soil, water moderately.
- What kills it
- Excessive direct sun and poor or compacted soil.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, it's a resilient plant if conditions are corrected.