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

Synonym:Pyrrhopappus georgianus

Synonym:Sitilias carolinianus

Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

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)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

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