Common Dandelion (Officinale)
The
Common Dandelion (Officinale) is generally described as
a perennial forb/herb.
This
is
not native to the U.S. (United States)
and has its most active growth period in the
spring and fall .
The
Common Dandelion (Officinale) has
green foliage and
inconspicuous
yellow flowers, with
an abuncance of
conspicuous brown fruits or seeds.
The greatest bloom is usually observed in the
early spring,
with fruit and seed production starting in the
spring and continuing until
summer.
Leaves are
not retained year to year.
The
Common Dandelion (Officinale) has a
short life span relative to most other plant species and a
rapid growth rate.
The
Common Dandelion (Officinale) is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by
seed.
It has a
rapid ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have
high vigor.
Note that cold stratification is
not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below
-38°F.
has
medium tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.
| Category |
|
| Growth Rate |
Rapid |
| General Type |
Forb/herb |
| Growth Period |
Spring, Fall |
| Growth Duration |
Perennial |
| Lifespan |
Short |
| Plant Nativity |
Native and Introduced to U.S. |
| Commercial Availability |
Routinely Available |
| Bloom Period |
Early Spring |
| Displays Fall Colors |
No |
| Shape/Growth Form |
Single Crown |
| Drought Tolerance |
Medium |
| Shade Tolerance |
Intermediate |
| Height When Mature |
0.5 |
| Vegetative Spread |
None |
| Flower Color |
Yellow |
| Flower Conspicuousness |
Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance |
High |
| Fruit/Seed Seasonality |
Spring Summer |
| Seed Spread Rate |
Rapid |
| Propagations (Ways to Grow) |
Seed |
| Moisture Requirements |
Medium |
| Cold Stratification Required |
No |
| Minimum Temperature |
-38 |
| Soil Depth for Roots |
6 |
| Toxic to Nearby Plants |
No |
| Toxic to Livestock |
No |
| After-Harvest Regrowth Rate |
Moderate |
| After-Harvest Resprout Ability |
No |
| Responds to Coppicing |
No |
| pH Range |
4.8–7.5 pH |
| Precipitation Range |
12–12 inches/yr |
| Planting Density |
0–0 indiv./acre |
| Soil Textures |
Coarse, Fine, Medium |
| Soil Depth for Roots |
6 |
| Minimum Frost-Free Days |
100 day(s) |
| Salinity Tolerance |
None |
| CaCO3 Tolerance |
Low |
| Leaf Retention |
No |
| Palatability |
Low |
| Fire Resistant |
No |
| Causes Livestock Bloating |
None |
Source: USDA, NRCS, PLANTS Database, plants.usda.gov.
National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA
can be found in
Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, PR, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming
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