Krigia Species, Virginia Dwarf Dandelion
Krigiavirginica

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Krigia (KRIG-ee-uh)
Species: virginica (vir-JIN-ih-kuh)

Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Provides Winter Interest

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Unknown

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

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

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

Unknown

Patent Information

Unknown

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