Dandelion (Taraxacum blomgrenii)
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 blomgrenii, commonly known as Blomgren's Dandelion, is a perennial dandelion species belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is characterized by its bright green, lobed leaves and distinctive yellow flowers that appear as solitary heads, primarily in spring. This plant is ideal for naturalistic gardens, meadows, or as ground cover in sunny areas.
Care tips
It prefers full sun to partial shade for optimal flowering. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry slightly between waterings, though it tolerates periods of drought once established. It adapts to a wide variety of soils but prefers well-drained and slightly fertile ones. Avoid over-fertilizing, as it can promote leaf growth at the expense of flowering.
How to save a dying Dandelion
- Warning signs
- Wilting, yellowing leaves or dry, brittle edges. No flowering.
- First aid
- Transplant to loose, well-draining soil. Water if substrate is dry. Remove heavily damaged leaves.
- What kills it
- Compact, heavy soil preventing taproot development. Constant overwatering.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if the taproot isn't rotted or severely damaged and conditions are corrected.