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Dandelion, Wild (Taraxacum officinale) potted plant, Organic

$8.50$57.00

Family:  Aster (Asteraceae)

Hardy to Zone 3 to 10

Herbaceous perennial native to and distributed throughout the temperate zones of planet Earth.  This is a wild plant that prospers in lush places, like abandoned fields and home yards.  Flowers yellow to 8 inches tall.  Root is used as a coffee substitute, also juiced or tinctured, fresh or dry.  The bitter greens are enjoyed as a salad or steamed vegetable, also used in herbal medicine for tea or tincture.   Traditional usage (TWM): diuretic, liver support, spring tonic.   Plant prefers part shade to full sun and richly composted soil, frequent watering.  Space 1 foot apart or dot around on the landscape.

Potted plant, certified organically grown

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    senea (verified owner)

    Hi Richo,

    I am wondering if I can plant the Dandelion in a glazed pot and of what ideal size? I have various shapes & sizes. Does it need to be deep and is it a good place to keep these growing all the time? For reasons such as my local critic and also seems it would be easier to retrieve the roots. These can take full sun in the hot desert? Thank you, Senea

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      Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      Hi Senea,
      Thanks for contacting. Dandelion grows well in constricted places. It is taprooted and will do OK in a glazed pot. However in the desert such a system (plant in glazed pot) can get extraordinarily hot and so the plant should be placed in the shade, not the sun, and watered deeply and frequently in order to realize its full potential. A little dandelion leaf goes a long way. Happy gardening,
      richo

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    Susan James

    What is the height of dandelion at full growth? Thank you.

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      Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      Hi Susan, This depends on the fertility of the ground, mowing practices, water and sun availability, etc. they can be miniature in rock, up to your knees in rich soil. Page 221 of “Growing Plant Medicine Vol 1,” “Flowers yellow to 10 inches.” richo

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