Common Dandelion Seeds – Taraxacum officinale Hardy Perennial with Edible Leaves, Flowers & Roots

Common Dandelion Seeds (Taraxacum officinale) offer a resilient, multipurpose herb that thrives in a wide range of soil conditions. Known for their bright yellow flowers and iconic puffball seed heads, dandelions establish easily and can naturalize over time. Gardeners who want to manage their spread may prefer growing them in a dedicated bed or contained space. This hardy perennial provides nutritious edible greens, pollinator-friendly blooms, and a long history of traditional herbal uses. Hardy, Adaptable, and Surprisingly Useful: Perennial herb with sunny yellow flowers and deeply toothed, nutrient-rich leaves Grows in poor, compacted, or disturbed soils and helps improve soil structure Highly adaptable plant that attracts bees and other pollinators Can be grown in contained plots to limit natural self-seeding Why Customers Love Common Dandelion: Edible leaves, flowers, and roots offer culinary and traditional herbal value Young leaves add a mildly bitter, fresh flavor to salads