Common
name: "Dandelion"
Latin name: Taraxacum officinale
Zone:
4 - Perennial
Native to area: No
Growth habit: Upright plant 6" to 8" in
height.
Flowers: Yes, Yellow. Early spring thru early
summer.
Companion plant-able: No
Sunshine:
Water:
Pictured
Herb:
Common Dandelion
Taraxacum officinale
Herbs
Cultural
information: We didn't include any cultural growing
information on the common Dandelion for the simple reason that most of us
have no problem growing them. The hard part is... getting rid of
them!
Uses: Culinary, and Medicinal
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Harvesting & Storage: Harvest
young tender leaves early in the spring to avoid bitterness when
used for salads.
