Russian Dandelion Plant Care

Russian Dandelion (Taraxacum kok-saghyz) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Taraxacum genus. Russian Dandelion is native to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, notable for its production of high-quality rubber. Russian Dandelion is also known as Kazakh Dandelion, Taraxacum brevicorniculatum.

Russian Dandelion displays a low rosette, clumping growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Russian Dandelion produces bright yellow composite flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Russian Dandelion every 3–5 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Russian Dandelion thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Taraxacum kok-saghyz tolerates temperatures of 50–80°F. Russian Dandelion prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining, loamy soil with good organic content. Good drainage is essential for Russian Dandelion to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining, loamy soil with good organic content. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Russian Dandelion is suited to USDA Zone 12a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Russian Dandelion can spread to about 1 ft (0.2 m) and reach about 1 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 1 ft (0.2 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Russian Dandelion while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Russian Dandelion is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 12). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Russian Dandelion can be propagated through seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to taraxacum albiflorum plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Russian Dandelion is susceptible to aphids, flea beetles, leafhoppers. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Russian Dandelion grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Russian Dandelion is native to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, notable for its production of high-quality rubber. In cooler regions, grow Russian Dandelion as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.