How to Grow and Care for Common dandelion

Common dandelion, also known as Lion's-Tooth, Puff-ball, Blowball, Cankerwort

Common dandelion thrives best in full sun but is highly adaptable to various environmental conditions, making its care relatively straightforward. Special care points include monitoring for excessive spread, as common dandelion is known for its invasive nature, and minimal watering since it is drought-resistant. Overall, common dandelion requires little maintenance, making it an easy care plant.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

Toxic to Humans

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Planting and Growing Common dandelion

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer, Fall, Early winter
Hardiness Zones	3-10
Toxicity	Toxic to Humans

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Common dandelion is a robust, broadleaf perennial easily identified by its bright yellow, composite flowers which mature into puffball-like seed heads. This plant's foliage consists of deeply lobed, tooth-like leaves in a basal rosette, with each leaf approximately 5 to 25 centimeters (2 to 10 inches) long. Its hollow flower stems can rise 5 to 40 centimeters (2 to 15.7 inches) above the ground. Notably, common dandelion possesses a thick taproot capable of penetrating soil depths substantially, and exudes a characteristic milky latex when any part of the plant is broken.