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Common dandelion

Taraxacum officinale

Common dandelion
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About Common dandelion

Common dandelion is a true friend to your garden and the creatures that depend on it. Bees and butterflies absolutely love the cheerful yellow flowers, visiting them for nectar and pollen from spring right into fall. The seeds feed hungry birds, and the whole plant provides food for caterpillars that will become beautiful butterflies. Despite what some folks say, dandelions are a treasure, not a nuisance, offering reliable color and life to any space.

Growing dandelion is wonderfully simple. These hardy perennials are happy in full sun and just about any soil. They don't fuss over water or special care once established. Just pop seeds or plants in the ground and let them do their thing. You'll have a dependable, low-maintenance plant that keeps giving back to your yard and the wildlife around you. What could be better than that?

Native to 50 states