Dandelion

Common Name

Dandelion

Scientific Name

Taraxacum officinalis

Family

Asteraceae

Lifecycle

Perennial

Seasons of Growth

Spring / Summer

Key Distinguishing Feature

Bright yellow flowers and milky sap.

A rosette forming, biennial or perennial plant with backward pointing lobes on its leaves and single bright yellow flowers on long stalks and milky sap. Seeds germinate in autumn and to a lesser extent in spring.

Key Products for Control:

BroadForce MA - 60mL/100sqm

Bow & Arrow - 50mL/100sqm *Temporary discolouration can occur to QLD Blue Couch, Carpet Grass, or Kikuyu lawns

Contra M Duo - 65mL/100sqm *Not safe for Buffalo lawns

For 6-months weed germination prevention, we recommend Pre-Emergent Herbicides, such as; Spartan, Barricade, or Onset