This low growing perennial herb forms a squat habit with radiating dark green lobed leaves. The bright yellow dandelion-like flowers appear on a long branched stem from spring to autumn.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10

Hypochoeris radicata is naturally found from Europe to Asia and Africa growing in well drained, fertile moist light soils in an open sunny position and is frost and drought tender.

Flatweed is found on disturbed ground in urban gardens and bushland walking tracks. It is not commonly cultivated as an ornamental plant but is grown in herb gardens and containers for its herbal qualities. It is normally regarded as a weed. ID 816

Hypochoeris(hy-poh-KAIR-iss) radicata(rad-ee-KAY-tuh)

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)     
(Compositae)
Sunflower Family