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:
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.