Taraxacum palustre

RHS Plant Profile
marsh dandelion

Synonyms

Taraxacum officinale var. palustre

Herbaceous Perennial

A medium-sized dandelion with rosettes of unusual, more or less toothless, linear leaves. Typical yellow dandelion flowers, purplish on the reverse of the petals, are produced on upright stems in late spring into mid-summer

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Clay, Loam

Size

Time to Maturity
1–2 years

Growing Conditions

Clay Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Poorly–drained
pH
Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
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 wet meadows and fen grassland. Prefers alkaline to neutral soil

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Wildlife gardens

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free