If you don’t like the invasiveness of dandelions but love their yellow blooms, well, these are your best options!
Botanical Name: Hieracium pratense
The yellow flowers of this plant form a cluster on top of slender stems that are quite hairy. On the first glance, you will be hard pressed to tell the difference!
Botanical Name: Tragopogon dubius
Yellow Salsify is native to Europe and is popular for its distinctive globe-like seed heads that look a lot like dandelions.
Botanical Name: Pilosella officinarum
An invasive herb, it has bright yellow flowers and hairy leaves that resemble small dandelions. However, the tall stalk is something that’ll help you spot it out.
Botanical Name: Tussilago farfara
Coltsfoot has vibrant yellow flowers that grow in a circular form, making it resemble the plant in the question by a good margin!
Botanical Name: Sonchus oleraceus
Its fluffy heads have an array of multiple tiny flowers that closely resemble the classic dandelion. The leaves gives it away though!
Botanical Name: Hieracium caespitosum
With yellow, dandelion-esque blooms, these plants can be a great option for those who want a easy to maintain specimen for warmer regions.
Botanical Name: Crepis
The small yellow flowers of a hawk’s beard, they might look like dandelions in a quick glance. They typically grow in dry, open spaces.
Botanical Name: Lactuca virosa
The clusters of this plant’s yellow flowers might make you believe its a dandelion! Grow it for the tasty young shoots you can use as an asparagus alternative!
Botanical Name: Scorzoneroides autumnalis
Its canary flowers on long, slender stems can make anyone think they are dandelions growing in the wild!
Botanical Name: Cichorium intybus
This one comes with a blue twist – so yes, it may look
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