Taraxacum faeroense

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Synonyms

Taraxacum faeroensia

Herbaceous Perennial
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A dwarf dandelion, found in upland areas of northern Britain, with rosettes of very dark red, almost black leaves. Typical yellow dandelion flowers on short, upright stems are produced in late spring and summer

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Clay, Loam

Size

Time to Maturity
1–2 years

Growing Conditions

Clay Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H7

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB/Ireland
Yes
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Tufted
Genus
Taraxacum are a large genus of herbaceous perennial plants native to temperate areas of the Northern Hemisphere. Leaves are around 5 to 25cm long and the yellow to orange flower heads open during the day and close at night.
Name Status
Correct

How to Grow

Cultivation

Occurs naturally in damp or wet grassland, and beside streams, in upland areas. Prefers acid to neutral soil

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Gravel garden
  • Rock garden
  • Wildlife gardens

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free