Virginia Dwarf-dandelion
Krigia virginica
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Virginia Dwarf-dandelion (Krigia virginica) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
4"–12" H × 2"–6" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AL, AR, CT, DE and 29 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
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Krigia virginica is a small annual wildflower with bright yellow daisy-like blooms from May through July. This compact native plant forms neat clumps just 4-12 inches tall and requires minimal water once established. Despite its common name, it has a much tidier appearance than common dandelions.
In an HOA neighborhood
Virginia Dwarf-dandelion 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.
- Name includes 'dandelion' which raises immediate HOA concerns
- Annual lifecycle means gaps in coverage
- May self-seed unpredictably
Wildlife value
The cheerful yellow flowers attract native bees and small butterflies during late spring and summer. Its compact size makes it ideal for supporting pollinators in smaller garden spaces.
Common questions
- How much sun does Virginia Dwarf-dandelion need?
- Virginia Dwarf-dandelion grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Virginia Dwarf-dandelion bloom?
- Virginia Dwarf-dandelion blooms in May, June, and July.
- Where is Virginia Dwarf-dandelion native?
- Virginia Dwarf-dandelion (Krigia virginica) is native to AL, AR, CT, DE and 29 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Virginia Dwarf-dandelion attract?
- Virginia Dwarf-dandelion draws bees and butterflies.
- Is Virginia Dwarf-dandelion HOA-friendly?
- Virginia Dwarf-dandelion takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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