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(Krigia dandelion)
Potato Dwarfdandelion (Krigia dandelion)
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Photo by: Michelle W. | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Michelle W. | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-04-07T11:00:32-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Krigia dandelion, commonly known as Potato Dwarfdandelion, is a perennial herb native to open woodlands, grasslands, and meadows in the Southeastern United States. It typically grows to a modest height of 2 feet (0.6 meters) and a width of 0.5 feet (0.2 meters). This plant forms a basal rosette of leaves from which emerge slender, leafless flowering stems topped with bright yellow, daisy-like flowers. The blooms appear in the spring and continue sporadically through summer and into fall, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Potato Dwarfdandelion is appreciated for its extended blooming period and its ability to thrive in a variety of garden settings, including wildflower meadows and informal borders. It is relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal water once established and preferring well-drained soils. It is best grown in full sun but can tolerate partial shade. While not commonly used in formal landscapes, it can be a charming addition to naturalistic plantings and restoration projects. Its non-aggressive nature makes it a good choice for gardeners looking for a manageable native plant.CC BY-SA 4.0
Potato Dwarfdandelion is appreciated for its extended blooming period and its ability to thrive in a variety of garden settings, including wildflower meadows and informal borders. It is relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal water once established and preferring well-drained soils. It is best grown in full sun but can tolerate partial shade. While not commonly used in formal landscapes, it can be a charming addition to naturalistic plantings and restoration projects. Its non-aggressive nature makes it a good choice for gardeners looking for a manageable native plant.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1.5-1.5 feet
- Width: 0.5-0.5 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Low, Medium
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Native to open woodlands, grasslands, and meadows in the Southeastern United States
Other Names
Common Names: Potato Dandelion, Potato Dwarf-Dandelion, Colonial Dwarf-Dandelion, Potato-Dandelion, Potato-Dwarf-Dandelion, Krigie Faux-Pissenlit, Tuber Dandelion, Tuber Dwarfdandelion, Dandelion
Scientific Names: , Krigia dandelion, Cynthia dandelion, Cynthia boscii, Krigia caroliniana, Leontodon dandelion, Tragopogon dandelion, Adopogon dandelion, Cynthia dandelion var. dandelion, Cynthia lyrata
GBIF Accepted Name: Krigia dandelion (L.) Nutt.