Harp Dandelion
Taraxacum lyratum
- Native to:
- Canada, Kirgizstan, Russia, United States
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