Sonchus palmensis Tropical and lovely yellow flowers with

and lovely yellow flowers with curling tails and spotted red throats

A very easy plant to grow

Some leaf loss or damage possible below

though accepting of summer garden water in cool areas

HARDY GINGER

Sonchus palmensis Tropical and lovely yellow flowers withThis dandelion relative native to the Canary Islands is just the thing for creating an exotic look. Deeply cut fern like foliage up to 3ft. long cover stout 4 5ft. plants. Late spring early summer large panicles (up to 4 feet across), covered with 2 inch yellow dandelions. For all but hot afternoon sun and even tolerates light shade, average garden moisture and a little fertilizer go a long way. A fun fast growing annual for pots or planting beds.