Dandelion Plant Care
Agoseris taraxacifolia D.Dietr.
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Agoseris parviflora is a North American species of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae known by the common name Steppe agoseris or sagebrush agoseris or false dandelion. It is found in the Western United States primarily in the Great Basin and the region drained by the Colorado River but also in the eastern foothills of the Sierra Nevada and on the western edge of the Great Plains.
Full sun to partial shade
At a glance
How do you care for Dandelion?
Dandelion grows best in full sun to partial shade.
Where Is the Dandelion Native To?
What Is the Dandelion?
Dandelion (Agoseris taraxacifolia) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Agoseris genus. Dandelion is native to the Western United States primarily in the Great Basin and the region drained by the Colorado River. Dandelion is also known as False Dandelion, Mountain Dandelion.
Dandelion displays a low rosette, clumping growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Dandelion produces bright yellow daisy-like flowers.
What Light Does the Dandelion Need?
Dandelion thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Dandelion?
Well-draining sandy soil with some organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Dandelion to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Dandelion?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Dandelion?
Dandelion can be propagated through seeds, division of root clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to false dandelion plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Dandelion Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Dandelion, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Dandelion?
Dandelion is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
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Dandelion is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Agoseris genus — compare its care with other Agoseris species on PlantoScan.
Agoseris is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Dandelion thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Agoseris taraxacifolia D.Dietr., family Asteraceae (first published in Syn. Pl. iv. 1332) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Dandelion, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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