Pyrrhopappus Species, Carolina Desert Chicory, Leafy False Dandelion, Florida Dandelion

Pyrrhopappuscarolinianus

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Pyrrhopappus (py-roh-PAP-pus)
Species
carolinianus (kair-oh-lin-ee-AN-us)
Synonym
Pyrrhopappus carolinianus var. georgianus
Pyrrhopappus georgianus
Sitilias carolinianus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Apopka, Florida

Fort White, Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Demorest, Georgia

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Alachua, FL (Zone 8b) | March 2012 | positive

I happily spread this plant's seeds around my yard as it provides cheery dandelion-type flowers in early spring (mid-March) that attract ...Read More

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | August 2005 | neutral

I have not grown this plant, but have observed it in its natural habitat. False dandelion is also known as Texas dandelion. It is native ...Read More

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