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Krigia Species, Virginia Dwarf Dandelion

Krigia virginica

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Krigia (KRIG-ee-uh)

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Species

virginica (vir-JIN-ih-kuh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Provides Winter Interest

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

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Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

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Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Saint Helen, Michigan

Swanton, Ohio

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Krigia Species, Virginia Dwarf Dandelion

Krigia virginica

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