Overview
Taraxacum officinale agg. variegated (v) is a tufted herbaceous perennial in the genus Taraxacum, part of the Asteraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Taraxacum officinale agg. variegated (v) grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include wildlife gardens.
About
Taraxacum officinale agg. variegated is a cultivar of the Taraxacum genus, which consists of herbaceous perennials native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. This tufted, evergreen plant thrives in full sun and can be grown in a variety of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a preference for moist but well-drained conditions. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and is suitable for all garden aspects and exposures. The cultivar is particularly valued in wildlife gardens and is best appreciated during spring and summer when its characteristic flower heads open in daylight.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Taraxacum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- North, East, South, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Taraxacum officinale agg. variegated (v) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Tufted
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Taraxacum officinale agg. variegated (v)
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Taraxacum officinale agg. variegated (v)?
Taraxacum officinale agg. variegated (v) prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Taraxacum officinale agg. variegated (v) need?
Taraxacum officinale agg. variegated (v) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Taraxacum officinale agg. variegated (v) hardy in the UK?
Taraxacum officinale agg. variegated (v) has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Taraxacum officinale agg. variegated (v)?
Seed.
More in the Taraxacum genus
- Taraxacum ceratophorum
- Taraxacum kok-saghyz
- Taraxacum gymnanthum
- Taraxacum laevigatum DC.
- Taraxacum pamiricum
- Taraxacum rubrifolium