All the rustic charm of the non-native common dandelion but with more blooms, richer color, and prettier leaves – that’s Krigia for you! This darling native perennial thrives in a variety of conditions, from dry sun to moist part shade, so you’re bound to have at least one spot for this small plant with big personality. Dandelion-like flowers bloom atop delicate, erect stems to the delight of small bees, hover flies, and many other pollinators. Use along a path or at the front of a bed and add some golden sunshine to your late spring garden.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade; moist to dry soil, widely adaptable
Size: 1’ tall
Zone: 3-8
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract sweat bees, small carpenter bees, hover flies and other pollinating flies; supports a pollen specialist bees
Photo: David Korbonits