Desert Dandelion Seeds | Malacothrix glabrata | Desert Wildflower | California Native Plants | Native seeds | Native Wildflowers | Southwest

Malacothrix glabrata is the desert's version of the common dandelion. Desert Dandelion is a species of flowering plant known generally as the smooth desert dandelion. The species is native to the western United States, excluding much of the Pacific Northwest, and into northern Mexico. M. glabrata is typically 5 to 15 inches tall with a 1.5 to 2.5 inch flower head. Its fragrant, daisy-like flowers resemble common dandelion and are in shades of yellow or white, and undeveloped flowers have a red "button" in the center of the flower head. Flowering season is from February or March to June and July. It relies on heavy winter rains to produce large carpets of yellow flowers. Desert dandelion prefers gravelly/sandy quick draining soils and full sun. Must have full sun and is very sought tolerant. Packet will contain 50 seeds.