Harp Dandelion

Taraxacum lyratum

Native to:
Canada, Kirgizstan, Russia, United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Taraxacum
Species:
Taraxacum lyratum
USDA Symbol:
TALY

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
15 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:
★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Butterflies & Moths:
★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers open, sunny locations

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
10–21 days
Notes:
Typical dandelion germination; light may enhance germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

Pre-treatment: 5 month outdoor cold, moist stratification

Establishment: Seeds are hand collected in late August when achenes turn gray and are easily removed from the disc. Seeds are dark grey at maturity. Seeds are collected in paper envelopes and kept in a well ventilated drying shed prior to cleaning.

Source: npn.rngr.net