Potato Dwarfdandelion
Krigia dandelion
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
6"–18" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AL, AR, DE, FL and 18 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
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Potato dwarfdandelion is a small native annual wildflower that produces bright yellow daisy-like blooms from spring through summer. This compact plant forms a low rosette of leaves with cheerful flowers that attract beneficial insects. As an annual, it completes its life cycle in one growing season and may self-seed in favorable conditions.
In an HOA neighborhood
Potato Dwarfdandelion takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Common name includes 'dandelion' which triggers negative HOA reactions
- Can appear weedy or unkempt to conventional landscaping standards
- Annual lifecycle means gaps in coverage as plants complete their cycle
Wildlife value
The bright yellow flowers provide nectar for native bees and butterflies during the growing season. Its extended bloom period from April through July offers consistent pollinator support through much of the active season.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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